Abstract: A vision testing apparatus has a frame including a face plate with at least one eye shield having a viewing slot positioned in a viewing direction perpendicular to the face plate, at least one variable lens element including an outer rail and multiple regions of varying diopter power having a width that is equal to or greater than the width of the viewing slot of the eye shield, and adjustable controls for moving the variable lens element in a direction perpendicularly to the viewing direction along a plane of the face plate. The testing apparatus is portable and can be used in developing nations where visual acuity is not corrected because of lack of access to optometric care.

Abstract: A vision testing apparatus has a frame including a face plate with at least one eye shield having a viewing slot positioned in a viewing direction perpendicular to the face plate, at least one variable lens element including an outer rail and multiple regions of varying diopter power having a width that is equal to or greater than the width of the viewing slot of the eye shield, and adjustable controls for moving the variable lens element in a direction perpendicularly to the viewing direction along a plane of the face plate. The testing apparatus is portable and can be used in developing nations where visual acuity is not corrected because of lack of access to optometric care.

Abstract: A vision testing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a frame comprising a face plate with at least one eye shield having a viewing slot positioned in a viewing direction perpendicular to the face plate, at least one variable lens element including an outer rail and multiple regions of varying diopter power having a width that is equal to or greater than the width of the viewing slot of the eye shield, and adjustable controls for moving the variable lens element in a direction perpendicularly to the viewing direction along a plane of the face plate. The testing apparatus is portable and can be used in developing nations where visual acuity is not corrected because of lack of access to optometric care.

Abstract: A system and method for validating and formatting IP right identifiers is provided. The technique includes accessing an IP right identifier from a database, extracting a set of tokens from the IP right identifier, validating each of the extracted tokens against a list of standard tokens, and determining a set of standard tokens for the IP right identifier based on the validation. The invention further includes formatting the IP right identifier based on the set of standard tokens and a format definition, and storing the formatted IP right identifier in a database.

Abstract: A vision testing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a frame comprising a face plate with at least one eye shield having a viewing slot positioned in a viewing direction perpendicular to the face plate, at least one variable lens element including an outer rail and multiple regions of varying diopter power having a width that is equal to or greater than the width of the viewing slot of the eye shield, and adjustable controls for moving the variable lens element in a direction perpendicularly to the viewing direction along a plane of the face plate. The testing apparatus is portable and can be used in developing nations where visual acuity is not corrected because of lack of access to optometric care.

Abstract: A packaging assembly includes a plurality of individual packages. Each of the plurality of individual packages is adjoined to at least one other of the plurality of individual packages. The individual packages can be adjoined by hinged and/or detachable connections. Each of the plurality of individual packages has a base, a sidewall integral with and extending from the base, and an opening defined by an end of the sidewall distal from the base. Any conceivable product can be packaged in the packaging assembly. The packaging assembly can be configured in a nested manner and has a ratio of a packaged product volume to an occupied space volume that is at least 0.5 and less than 1.

Abstract: A system and method for validating and formatting IP right identifiers is provided. The technique includes accessing an IP right identifier from a database, extracting a set of tokens from the IP right identifier, validating each of the extracted tokens against a list of standard tokens, and determining a set of standard tokens for the IP right identifier based on the validation. The invention further includes formatting the IP right identifier based on the set of standard tokens and a format definition, and. storing the formatted IP right identifier in a database.

Abstract: A conductive anti-reflection coating has a surface quarterwave layer that is broken up into smaller portions by inserting one or more thin layers of conductive material in the dielectric material. The resulting stack of alternating layers of a dielectric material and an electrically conductive material provides a solid electrical contact to the buried conductive layer and exhibits a low surface contact resistance.

Abstract: A secure locking container and lid assembly, including a resilient plastic container and lid, are closed by snap-lock engagement of the lid in a locking groove in the interior of the container mouth making it virtually impossible to manually remove the lid without damaging the container assembly or the product therein.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of alleviating the effects of stress in a non-human animal comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a corticosteroid, such as dexamethasone, alone or in conjunction with a nutritional supplement, to the animal in need thereof. The corticosteroid can be administered prior to exposure to the stress, during the stress, and/or following exposure to the stress. The administration of the corticosteroid in conjunction with a nutritional supplement provides synergistic effects in alleviating the effects of stress, particularly weight loss. The nutrient therapy comprises one or more sources of electrolytes providing each of sodium, potassium and magnesium; one or more sources of amino acids providing each of alanine, lysine, phenylalanine, methionine, threonine, leucine, isoleucine, valine, and glutamate; and a source of tryptophan. The combined administration appears to have a restorative effect.

Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, an alkali metal or ammonium salt of a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a magnesium salt of a sulfonate surfactant, a betaine surfactant and water.

Abstract: A method of administering an oral bandage to lesions in the oral mucosa is disclosed wherein there is prepared a storage stable topical gel formulation adapted to form an oral bandage adherent to the oral mucosa when applied thereto, the gel containing at least one anesthetic compound, a keratolytic compound, an astringent compound and an ethyl cellulose gelling agent in an amount of at least about 8% by weight and then applying the gel to the area of the oral mucosa experiencing irritation to form an adherent oral bandage.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a microprocessor based system utilizing electromyographic sensor to monitor muscle force for lift training and exercise training. In the lift training embodiment the electrodes of the electromyographic sensor are secured to a belt so that they are located adjacent to the lower back of the user when wearing the belt. The lift training embodiment is also provided with a goniometer to measure lifting angle during training, which together with muscle force generated by the lower back is compared in the microprocessor to a programmed lifting parameters and if these parameters are exceeded the user is warned by and audible indicator. The lift trainer embodiment also periodically measures interelectrode impedance to insure actual usage. The exercise training embodiment has a bar graph display displaying muscle intensity and two light emitting diodes alerting a user when to contract or relax a monitored muscle group.

Abstract: An oral composition effective in whitening teeth comprising an amount of peroxyacetic acid effective to effect improved whitening of teeth.

Abstract: An exercise training system for prompting a user for stereo typed exercise and recording the intensity of the exercise, the training system consisting of an electromyographic sensor member which produces a rectified and time averaged signal forming a muscle force signal, the sensor member being provided with at least one electrode that is positioned adjacent to the user's muscle group for indicating muscle force of that muscle group, and a control member having a clock for measuring time intervals, and an alerting member for alerting the user that an exercise period has started as determined by the clock for a predetermined time interval loaded into the control means, whereby the user in response to the alerting member contracts and relaxes a predetermined muscle group and the muscle force used in the exercise is sensed by the electromyographic sensor.

Abstract: A vent line separator (30) having a housing (34) defining an interior chamber (44) having a flow diverter (132) positioned therein that separates liquid and gas and a by-pass valve assembly (106) that permits gas to be vented to the atmosphere under a predetermined minimum pressure, that prevents gas and liquid from being vented to the atmosphere when the liquid pressure in the interior chamber (44) is above a predetermined minimum pressure and below a predetermined maximum pressure, and allows venting of liquid fuel and gas to the atmosphere when liquid pressure in the interior chamber (44) is above a predetermined maximum pressure.

Abstract: A self-venting drain valve (10) is mounted on a wall (30) of a fluid container having a fluid hole (32) and a vent hole (34). The valve has a body (20) with a bore (38) therein. A first hole (44) and a second hole (46) extend into said bore coaxial with the fluid and vent holes respectively. A drain port (48) extends through the valve body opposite the first hole. An air vent opening (54) extends through the valve body, generally opposite, but slightly offset from the second hole. A rotatable spool (60) is mounted in the bore. The spool has a first ball portion (62) adjacent the fluid hole and a second ball portion (64) adjacent the vent hole. The first and second ball portions of the spool have fluid passages therethrough. In a first position, the fluid passages in the ball portions are disposed from the fluid and vent openings and the valve is closed.

Abstract: A method of applying various treating agents to fabrics in a clothes dryer and apparatus for carrying out the method having a reservoir for the agent(s), a pump and a power supply, all of which, in the preferred embodiment, are removably attached to the inside of the dryer door and are self-powered. This Abstract shall not be construed to limit the scope of this invention or of the claims.

Abstract: A two-stage chemically heated liquid soap composition dispensed as a cleansing composition for the face and hands. The heating is derived from a novel double reductant and single oxidant redox system. Preferred active parts of the redox system are hydrogen peroxide and a combination of sodium sulfite and ascorbic acid with a suitable catalyst. The other components of the composition may change in accordance with the desired cleansing properties of the composition.

Abstract: A self-locking retention system is provided for a composite rotor blade supported on a rotor hub. A radially extending, stud-like retention member is provided on the rotor hub. A composite thickness projects radially inwardly from the rotor blade and substantially surrounds the retention member. The composite thickness is woven in a pattern which grips the retention member in response to outward forces applied to the rotor blade and the woven composite thickness.