Abstract: A method of quickly and effectively treating cervical vertigo by using EMG-guided injections of botulinum toxin into selective dystonic neck muscles. For each treatment, EMG-guided injections are used wherein an EMG needle is injected into the muscle. An EMG test is then performed using the EMG needle to determine if the muscle is overactive. If the muscle is overactive, a measured amount of botulinum toxin is administered into the muscle using the EMG needle. Muscles that are not overactive are not administered botulinum toxin. The above procedure is conducted in various neck muscles, such as the oblique capitis superior muscle, the oblique capitis inferior muscle, the longissimus capitis muscle, the trapezius, and the levator scapula.

Abstract: A string of holiday lights and storage device and method that includes a spool made of two coaxially aligned, circular plates spaced apart by at least a transversely aligned first axle. The axle is attached to a handle located outside the circular plate which allows the axle to be manually rotated. Located parallel to the first axle is a second axle located between the circular plates or two lateral extending arms. Disposed between the two axles is a wide, flexible support strap designed to be wound in opposite directions onto each axle. During use, the end of a string of holiday lights is inserted against the inside surface of the support strap. As the strap is wound onto the first axle, the string of lights is also automatically wound into the first axle so that it is held in position against the outer surface of the axle.

Abstract: An electric diagnostic tape measure used to measure the electrical conduction of a peripheral nerve using a standard electrical nerve stimulator. The tape measure includes a flexible, elongated body with an active recording electrode mounted or attached to its distal end. Formed on the lower surface of the active recording electrode is a conductive, adhesive layer that temporarily holds the electrode on the patient's skin during a test. Located on the top surface of the elongated body is a distance-measuring index. During a test, the elongated body is aligned so that the end of the distance-measuring index is aligned and registered with the active recording electrode. By moving the nerve stimulator to different locations adjacent to the skin adjacent to the elongated body, the distance of the nerve being tested may be measured. In one embodiment, a wire extends through the elongated body.

Abstract: A nerve stimulator measuring device used to measure the length of electrical conduction of a nerve using a standard electrical nerve stimulator. The device includes an outer housing attached or integrally formed on the cathode probe on the standard nerve stimulator. Mounted on the two probes or located inside the outer housing is a retractable, flexible tape measure with length measure units printed thereon. During assembly, the outer housing is positioned over the two probes so that the tape measure disposed therebetween. During use, the end point of the tape is positioned over the recording sensor. The nerve stimulator is then pulled towards the hand so that the tape unwinds to the display the desired distance. The nerve stimulator is then held so that the cathode probe is pressed against the skin over the nerve and adjacent to the desired distance shown on the tape. The nerve stimulator is then activated and a reading is obtained.

Abstract: A string of holiday lights and storage device and method that includes a spool made of two coaxially aligned, circular plates spaced apart by at least a transversely aligned first axle. The axle is attached to a handle located outside the circular plate which allows the axle to be manually rotated. Located parallel to the first axle is a second axle located between the circular plates or two lateral extending arms. Disposed between the two axles is a wide, flexible support strap designed to be wound in opposite directions onto each axle. During use, the end of a string of holiday lights is inserted against the inside surface of the support strap. As the strap is wound onto the first axle, the string of lights is also automatically wound into the first axle so that it is held in position against the outer surface of the axle.

Abstract: A sanitizing hairdresser's implement holder that enables a hairdresser to easily hold a plurality of implements on his or her body when cutting hair. The holder includes a holster with a plurality of comb and scissor pockets, each designed to receive a vertically oriented comb or scissor, respectively. Located inside some or all of the pockets is a removable sleeve made of plastic or paper. The sleeves are designed to have an outer shape that matches the general shape of the implement. When the sleeve is used with a scissors pocket, it is conical with a wide top opening so that the pair of scissors are held in a vertical alignment when placed therein. The sleeves are may be imbedded or soak with an antimicrobial agent that disinfects the implement when placed into the sleeve after each use.

Abstract: A sequentially or serial inflating seat cushion comprising at least three transversely aligned inflatable air bladders connected to a pump and timer. The air bladders are inflated sequentially, from front to back, over a period of approximately eleven seconds and simultaneously deflated to slowly pump blood upward in the legs thereby reducing blood pooling. Connected to the pump is a valve that keeps the air bladders inflated a selective amount of time. The cycle is then repeated continuously. Located adjacent to the back air bladder is a transversely aligned, non-inflating seat section which continuously supports the user's ischial tuberocities to prevent slippage over the seat. An alternate embodiment offers a split seat option with six inflatable bladders.

Abstract: A male, post-void, urinary drip napkin designed to be longitudinally aligned and placed over the penis so that the penis may be shaken with one hand without the fingers directly touching the penis or urine. The napkin is made of lightweight, absorbent material capable of being discarded into a toilet or urinal after being used. The napkin includes an open end and an opposite closed end with only a longitudinally aligned, central tab formed on the closed end. The napkin is designed so it can be either folded into a flat, conical configuration that can be slidingly dispensed from a dispenser or stored in its expanded conical shape in the dispenser. During use, the napkin is expanded into a cylindrical configuration and placed over the penis. The top edge of the open end is concave so that the penis may be viewed when the penis is inserted into the napkin.

Abstract: A sequentially or serial inflating seat cushion comprising at least three transversely aligned inflatable air bladders connected to a pump and timer. The air bladders are inflated sequentially, from front to back, over a period of approximately eleven seconds and simultaneously deflated to slowly pump blood upward in the legs thereby reducing blood pooling. Connected to the pump is a valve that keeps the air bladders inflated a selective amount of time. The cycle is then repeated continuously. Located adjacent to the back air bladder is a transversely aligned, non-inflating seat section which continuously supports the user's ischial tuberocities to prevent slippage over the seat. An alternate embodiment offers a split seat option with six inflatable bladders.

Abstract: An adjustable seat that can be selectively adjusted to provide pressure relief for the back of the thighs and buttocks. The seat has two adjustable seat sections placed under the user's thighs. In one embodiment, the seat includes the main support body comprising a flat, horizontally aligned lower surface, a perpendicularly aligned, wide rear surface, a vertically aligned narrow front edge, a diagonally aligned upper support surface, and two equal vertically aligned side members. Disposed over the diagonally aligned support surface are two parallel, elastic wedge-shaped seat sections or two inflatable wedge-shaped seat sections. Each elastic or inflatable wedge-shaped seat section is complementary in shape and may create a flat seating surface on the seat accessory when the two wedge-shaped seat sections are longitudinally aligned over the diagonally aligned support surface. Each wedge-shaped seat section covers approximately one-half the diagonally aligned support surface.