Abstract: A toy gun for discharging a shaped stream of liquid under pressure is provided. The toy gun includes an expandable bladder located in a housing, and the expandable bladder is adapted to provide a generally constant pressure discharge of liquid contained therein. A release valve is connected to a trigger for regulating a discharge of liquid from the expandable bladder to a discharge outlet. A turret mounted rotatable nozzle assembly having a plurality of nozzles is connected to the housing. Each nozzle is selectively rotatable to a position in fluid communication with the discharge outlet. At least two of the plurality of nozzles include different shaped, non-circular stream nozzle orifice arrangements. Actuation of the trigger regulating the release of pressurized liquid through the discharge outlet and the selected one of the plurality of nozzles results in the liquid being discharged in a shaped stream having a generally constant form defined by the shape of the selected nozzle orifice arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for discharging a fluid under pressure comprising: an intake port for receiving fluid from a source of receiving fluid; a pressurizable tank for fluid storage; a discharge port; a pump assembly having a first passageway in fluid communication with the intake port and the tank and a second passageway in fluid communication with the tank and the discharge port, the pump assembly being operable to pressurize the fluid in the tank; and an actuator associated with the discharge port to allow pressurized fluid to be discharged selectively through the discharge port. Preferably, the discharge device is in the form of a toy water gun having one or two discharge ports.

Abstract: The present invention device for securing shoelaces includes a base, a cover and an attachment mechanism for hingedly connecting the base and cover. The base has at least a bottom, a front and a back. The bottom has side cutouts adapted to allow a shoelace to pass therethrough. A pair of opposing slits extend from the side cutouts towards the center, but do not overlap. The opposing slits are formed so that the shoelace may pass easily from the side cutouts to the opposing slits. Each slit is sized and shaped such that it frictionally engages the shoelaces when they are pulled through it. In a further embodiment, the present invention has a support structure which can be attached to the footwear and then coupled with the base. In this embodiment, the base and support have complementary attachment mechanisms.

Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument is disclosed. The instrument has a handle, a trigger, means for carrying a staple, the carrying means comprising a track for containing at least one staple, and means for closing the staple. The improvement to the track comprises a leaf spring. The track and the leaf spring are a unitary element. The leaf spring is at the end of the track adjacent to the closing means. In one embodiment, the closing means is an anvil surface terminating in a flange.

Abstract: A surgical stapling control means has been invented. The control means comprises a handle; a trigger pivotally attached and on compression internal to said handle; a staple forming means contained in the forward portion of said handle; a pad contained on the rearward portion of said handle; a retainer attached to the rearward portion of said trigger to coordinate with said pad; at least one guide pin attached to the initial end of said retainer; and guide means adjacent the rearward portion of said handle to coordinate with and provide tension to said guide pin.

Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument comprising a handle and a trigger pivotally attached and on compression internal to the handle has been invented. The forward portion of the handle contains: a track; a plurality of staples loaded and staple advancing means carried on the track; a track cover mounted onto the track; and an anvil surface mounted and a first bias means movably mounted on the cover. The anvil surface terminates in a perpendicular flange. The forwardmost staple is adjacent the anvil surface. A retainer spring supports the staple and separates it from the perpendicular flange. The staple is formed on the flange.The forward portion of the handle also contains a guide block which is mounted on the track cover adjacent the anvil surface. A forming blade and a second bias means are movably mounted on the guide block. The forming blade and the trigger have coordinating surfaces.

Abstract: A surgical stapling control means has been invented. The control means are contained in a surgical instrument comprising a handle; a trigger pivotally attached and on compression internal to said handle; and staple forming means contained in the forward portion of the handle.The control means comprise a mult-toothed ratchet on the rearward portion of the trigger; at least one guide pin attached to the initial end of the ratchet; a nonpivoting pawl attached to the rearward portion of the handle to coordinate with the ratchet; guide means adjacent the rearward portion of the handle to coordinate with and provide tension to the guide pins.On partially compressing the trigger, the guide means provide tension on the guide pins and the ratchet engages the pawl. On completely compressing the trigger, the guide pins cross over the top of the guide means causing the ratchet to be disengaged from the pawl.