Abstract: A device that can be easily and releasably fixed, moved, and reattached in any desired location on a boat; and provides for the easy attachment and securing of multiple ropes or other fastening means, at the same time, which are then attached to a single or multiple boat fender(s) or other floatation device(s) to facilitate the proper placement and location of the boat fender(s) or other floatation device(s) in relation to the boat, as needed, in that location.

Abstract: A device that can be easily and releasably fixed, moved, and reattached in any desired location on a boat; and provides for the easy attachment and securing of multiple ropes or other fastening means, at the same time, which are then attached to a single or multiple boat fender(s) or other floatation device(s) to facilitate the proper placement and location of the boat fender(s) or other floatation device(s) in relation to the boat, as needed, in that location.

Abstract: A device that can be easily and releasably fixed, moved, and reattached in any desired location on a boat; and provides for the easy attachment and securing of multiple ropes or other fastening means, at the same time, which are then attached to a single or multiple boat fender(s) or other floatation device(s) to facilitate the proper placement and location of the boat fender(s) or other floatation device(s) in relation to the boat, as needed, in that location.

Abstract: In some embodiments, social matching includes determining one or more friends of a subscriber, in which the one or more friends of the subscriber are associated with the subscriber based on a social graph; notifying (e.g., pinging) a selected set of the one or more friends of the subscriber for input regarding selected matches for the subscriber, in which matches for the subscriber are generated by a matching engine performed by a processor; and displaying the input received from the selected set of the one or more friends of the subscriber.

Abstract: In some embodiments, social matching includes determining one or more friends of a subscriber, in which the one or more friends of the subscriber are associated with the subscriber based on a social graph; notifying (e.g., pinging) a selected set of the one or more friends of the subscriber for input regarding selected matches for the subscriber, in which matches for the subscriber are generated by a matching engine performed by a processor; and displaying the input received from the selected set of the one or more friends of the subscriber.

Abstract: In some embodiments, social matching includes determining one or more friends of a subscriber, in which the one or more friends of the subscriber are associated with the subscriber based on a social graph; notifying (e.g., pinging) a selected set of the one or more friends of the subscriber for input regarding selected matches for the subscriber, in which matches for the subscriber are generated by a matching engine performed by a processor; and displaying the input received from the selected set of the one or more friends of the subscriber.

Abstract: There is disclosed a non-electric portable manually operated misting fan assembly which is formed by a handle for allowing the user to grasp and manipulate the fan assembly, the handle formed by a container adapted to function as a reservoir for a supply of fluid and having an upper end which includes a pump assembly including a pump head extending upwardly therefrom for pumping fluid from the handle container through a fluid nozzle located in the pump head. The fan means are fixedly mounted on the handle and positioned above the pump head, the fan means bounded by an upper end and a lower end, the lower end being accurately formed over the pump head in order to allow the user to position his finger on the pump head to manipulate the pump in order to eject a fluid from the fluid reservoir incident to the fanning procedure.

Abstract: A walking device, such as a walking stick, cane, or walker, includes an integral misting fan. The misting fan is coupled to a water reservoir formed into the walking stick. In addition, the misting fan comprises a battery operated an including two or more blades, and a pump assembly coupled to the water reservoir through a tube. The pump is adapted to draw water from the water reservoir through a tube into an atomizer, which is adapted to create a spray of mist through the fan blades. The misting fan can be formed into the handle of the walking device.

Abstract: There is disclosed a non-electric portable manually operated misting fan assembly which is formed by a handle for allowing the user to grasp and manipulate the fan assembly, the handle formed by a container adapted to function as a reservoir for a supply of fluid and having an upper end which includes a pump assembly including a pump head extending upwardly therefrom for pumping fluid from the handle container through a fluid nozzle located in the pump head. The fan means are fixedly mounted on the handle and positioned above the pump head, the fan means bounded by an upper end and a lower end, the lower end being accurately formed over the pump head in order to allow the user to position his finger on the pump head to manipulate the pump in order to eject a fluid from the fluid reservoir incident to the fanning procedure.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved cap construction formed by a head portion for seatment on a user's head and a brim extending outwardly from the head portion. The brim is provided with an opening having a discrete geometric configuration, and an insert is provided having a geometric configuration with mates with the opening's geometric configuration. The insert may be formed of a plasticized tinted material to filter the sun's rays to the user's eyes. The insert may also be provided with indicia imprinted on the exterior surface thereby to provide a promotional function by the cap.

Abstract: The core is a device that is placed in an extraction socket. The core fills space that will be occupied by the implant thereby reducing the time needed to wait for implant placement because much less bone growth is needed. The core is also designed to prepare the socket for dental implant placement without the need for gingival flap surgery. The core is designed to make dental implant placement easier and simpler for both patient and practitioner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the methods of treating periodontal disease and bone resorption in the maxilla or mandible comprising the inversion of the adjacent periosteum. The adjacent periosteum is inverted in an effort place the proper regenerative cells in the area of tissue loss in a mammal in need thereof with the goal of regenerating lost periodontium and alveolar bone.

Abstract: Administered anti-craving compositions are disclosed for preventing and treating patients with addictions comprising an effective amount of at least one alpha-pyrone compound formulated into a physiologically acceptable carrier medium. Additionally, novel compositions are disclosed as substitutes for alcoholic beverages comprising an effective amount of at least one alpha-pyrone compound formulated into alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer, wine and distilled spirits beverages.

Abstract: Administered anticraving compositions are disclosed for treating patients addicted to alcohol comprising an effective amount of at least one alpha-pyrone compound formulated into a physiologically acceptable carrier medium. Additionally, a method of oral administration of the anticraving compounds is disclosed where an effective amount of at least one alpha-pyrone compound is formulated into a wine, beer or distilled spirit where the alcohol has been removed and replaced by one or more kavapyrones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chemical compositions and methods of treating and regenerating bone in a patient in need thereof. This invention presents a novel chemical composition of matter that stimulates osteoblast formation and inhibits osteoclastic and phagocytosis activity thereby resulting in a significant increase in bone formation.