Abstract: Limited flow cups are provided which deliver a metered amount of fluid to a user during a drinking motion.

Abstract: Limited flow cups are provided which deliver a metered amount of fluid to a user during a drinking motion.

Abstract: Limited flow cups are provided which deliver a metered amount of fluid to a user during a drinking motion.

Abstract: Limited flow cups are provided which deliver a metered amount of fluid to a user during a drinking motion.

Abstract: Limited flow cups are provided which deliver a metered amount of fluid to a user during a drinking motion.

Abstract: A device for use in turning a nut relative to a bolt includes a first elongated inflexible member having a first handle end and a first jaw end. A second elongated inflexible member includes elongated members are pivotably connected to each other. Each jaw is dimensioned to engage in combination substantially the entire peripheral surface of a nut, but less than the entire surface of the head of the nut such that the jaws ends can not touch each other when the jaws are separated by a nut.

Abstract: A device for use in turning a nut relative to a bolt includes a first elongated inflexible member having a first handle end and a first jaw end. A second elongated inflexible member includes elongated members are pivotably connected to each other. Each jaw is dimensioned to engage in combination substantially the entire peripheral surface of a nut, but less than the entire surface of the head of the nut such that the jaws ends can not touch each other when the jaws are separated by a nut.

Abstract: A breast-shaped phantom for optical imaging comprises a cup in the shape of a human breast in its natural pendant position and a filler occupying the volume of the cup. The cup forms an outer skin of the phantom with a thickness similar to human skin and with optical transparency at selected optical wavelengths similar to human skin. The filler material has optical scattering and absorption characteristics similar to human breast tissue. A method for making the phantom is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved siphoning device having an elongated hollow body member having a first open tip end with a fluid flow opening and a second open end. A two-way liquid valve is positioned within the first open tip end, and air pump member is removably attached to the second end of the body member. The seal member is movably positioned within the first open tip end. An air vent exhausts hot gases and is an air outlet for pumping air out of the body and creating suction within body. The air vent is preferably positioned proximate the elongated body second open end and has a cross-sectional area substantially less than the fluid flow opening cross-sectional area. The air vent preferably has a diameter in the range from at least one thirty second of an inch to three thirty seconds of and inch. Most preferably the diameter is greater than one thirty second is of an inch and less than three thirty seconds of and inch. Most preferably the diameter is about two thirty seconds of an inch.

Abstract: Limited flow cups are provided which deliver a metered amount of fluid to a user during a drinking motion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved siphoning device having an elongated hollow body member having a first open tip end with a fluid flow opening and a second open end. A two-way liquid valve is positioned within the first open tip end, and air pump member is removably attached to the second end of the body member. The seal member is movably positioned within the first open tip end. An air vent exhausts hot gases and is an air outlet for pumping air out of the body and creating suction within body. The air vent is preferably positioned proximate the elongated body second open end and has a cross-sectional area substantially less than the fluid flow opening cross-sectional area. The air vent preferably has a diameter in the range from at least one thirty second of an inch to three thirty seconds of and inch. Most preferably the diameter is greater than one thirty second is of an inch and less than three thirty seconds of and inch. Most preferably the diameter is about two thirty seconds of an inch.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a predetermined amount of liquid through a dispensing tube is disclosed. A valve is dimensioned to contain and dispense a predetermined about of liquid and dispense the liquid through a dispensing tube in contact with the valve. The liquid is in fluid contact with the inlet port when the base is in a first position and out of fluid contact with the inlet port when the base is in a second position. Thus, the valve fills with liquid when the container is in a substantially horizontal position while angling the container removes the liquid from contact with the valve and stops the fluid flow. Preferably the container has a sealable, watertight lid that receives the dispensing tube and incorporates vent holes to enable airflow into the container. The fluid inlet port can be placed in the side or top of the valve. The valve can alternatively be a tube with fluid and tube inlets in fluid communication.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a predetermined amount of liquid through a dispensing tube is disclosed. A valve is dimensioned to contain and dispense a predetermined about of liquid and dispense the liquid through a dispensing tube in contact with the valve. The liquid is in fluid contact with the inlet port when the base is in a first position and out of fluid contact with the inlet port when the base is in a second position. Thus, the valve fills with liquid when the container is in a substantially horizontal position while angling the container removes the liquid from contact with the valve and stops the fluid flow. Preferably the container has a sealable, watertight lid that receives the dispensing tube and incorporates vent holes to enable airflow into the container. The fluid inlet port can be placed in the side or top of the valve. The valve can alternatively be a tube with fluid and tube inlets in fluid communication.

Abstract: The siphoning device, with measuring indicators, is used for liquid--liquid separation. The body member has an outlet with an open tip; the outlet can have a peripheral rim with notches proximate the open tip. A two-way liquid valve contoured to approximate the contour of the interior of the outlet, controls liquid flow out of the body and permits flow into the body. A stem portion affixed to the liquid valve extends through and beyond the open tip of the outlet. Pressure on the stem places the valve in an open position and permits liquid to be discharged. An air pump interacts with the body to expel air and draw in the liquids. Generally the air pump is a flexible bulb with a one-way air valve to restrict air flow into the hollow body while permitting air flow out. The hollow body can be in two parts which are removably connected to one another. The travel of the liquid valve within the hollow body is limited by stops.

Abstract: The siphoning device, with measuring indicators, is used for liquid-liquid separation. The body member has an outlet with an open tip; the outlet can have a peripheral rim with notches proximate the open tip. A two-way liquid valve contoured to approximate the contour of the interior of the outlet, controls liquid flow out of the body and permits flow into the body. A stem portion affixed to the liquid valve extends through and beyond the open tip of the outlet. Pressure on the stem places the valve in an open position and permits liquid to be discharged. An air pump interacts with the body to expel air and draw in the liquids. Generally the air pump is a flexible bulb with a one-way air valve to restrict air flow into the hollow body while permitting air flow out. The hollow body can be in two parts which are removably connected to one another. The travel of the liquid valve within the hollow body is limited by stops.

Abstract: A crutch harness assembly including a belt element adapted to be secured around a waist of the user, two loop-like strap elements connected to the belt element and each adapted to surround and engage a respective upper leg portion, and a strap means connected to each of the loop-like strap elements and adapted for engaging a corresponding crutch adjacent the upper end of said crutch.

Abstract: A fire kindler particularly adapted for ease of ignition and complete combustion so as to render the initiation of a log fire in a fireplace a quick and easy task. The fire kindler comprises a combustible block having a generally V-shaped aperture therethrough and at least one slot extending across the top of the combustible block and downwardly into the block so as to be in fluid communication with the V-shaped aperture.