Abstract: A gas spring-powered fastener driver includes a cylinder, a moveable piston positioned within the cylinder, a driver blade attached to the piston and movable therewith between a ready position and a driven position, a lifter to move the driver blade from the driven position to the ready position, and a transmission including an output shaft operatively coupled to the lifter to provide torque to the lifter. The fastener driver also includes an input to provide torque to the transmission and a clutch positioned downstream of the input and operably coupled to the output shaft to limit an amount of torque transferred to the output shaft and the lifter. In response to an application of a reaction torque to the output shaft above a predetermined threshold, torque from the input is diverted from the output shaft via the clutch.

Abstract: A delivery device for the delivery of an agent to the mouth, nose or other bodily site of a user. The delivery device includes an aerosol canister that is actuated to expel propellant, which captures and disperses the agent. In a preferred embodiment, the propellant captures and disperses the agent into the mouth or nose of a user, and inhalation by the user directs the agent to the lungs of the user. The delivery device is particularly suitable for the treatment of bronchial asthma, respiratory conditions and for the delivery of systemically absorbed agents.

Abstract: A delivery device for the delivery of an agent to the mouth, nose or other bodily site of a user. The delivery device includes an aerosol canister that is actuated to expel propellant, which captures and disperses the agent. In a preferred embodiment, the propellant captures and disperses the agent into the mouth or nose of a user, and inhalation by the user directs the agent to the lungs of the user. The delivery device is particularly suitable for the treatment of bronchial asthma, respiratory conditions and for the delivery of systemically absorbed agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices for the oral or nasal inhalation of finely divided materials such as medicinal agents and drugs.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing mammoth ivory jewellery, comprising the steps of: (a) slow curing a supply of rough mammoth ivory for partially drying the rough mammoth ivory; (b) cutting the rough mammoth ivory into pieces; (c) further curing the pieces of rough mammoth ivory by heating the pieces in a vacuum oven for removing moisture therefrom; (d) pressure impregnating the pieces with suitable material for preventing moisture entry into the pieces; (e) inlaying gemstones between predetermined ones of the pieces to form composite pieces; (f) further pressure impregnating the composite pieces with the material for bonding the gemstones and mammoth ivory pieces; (g) removing a portion of the material from between the gemstones and mammoth ivory pieces so as to form a shallow bed in the composite pieces as such for eliminating cracking and separation of the gemstones and mammoth ivory pieces; (h) inlaying the shallow bed with gold alloy dust for aesthetic appearance in said pieces; and (i) processing the composit

Abstract: The present invention provides devices for the oral or nasal inhalation of finely divided materials such as medicinal agents and drugs.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing mammoth ivory jewellery, comprising the steps of: (a) slow curing a supply of rough mammoth ivory for partially drying the rough mammoth ivory; (b) cutting the rough mammoth ivory into pieces; (c) further curing the pieces of rough mammoth ivory by heating the pieces in a vacuum oven for removing moisture therefrom; (d) pressure impregnating the pieces with suitable material for preventing moisture entry into the pieces; (e) inlaying gemstones between predetermined ones of the pieces to form composite pieces; (f) further pressure impregnating the composite pieces with the material for bonding the gemstones and mammoth ivory pieces; (g) removing a portion of the material from between, the gemstones and mammoth ivory pieces so as to form a shallow bed in the composite pieces as such for eliminating cracking and separation of the gemstones and mammoth ivory pieces; (h) inlaying the shallow bed with gold alloy dust for aesthetic appearance in said pieces; and (i) processing the composi

Abstract: A cartridge for providing a liquid to be dispensed and devices for and methods of dispensing a liquid from such cartridges are disclosed. Such cartridges include a container having the liquid to be dispensed disposed therein, the container including a pierceable section and a piercer capable of piercing the pierceable section. The piercer is internal to the container for the liquid thereby making it possible to maintain the sterility of the liquid until the moment of use.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices for the oral or nasal inhalation of finely divided materials such as medicinal agents and drugs.

Abstract: A device for dispensing an aerosol from an aerosol module containing aerosol under pressure wherein there is a cocking device for readying it for release of the pressurized aerosol, a sear for retaining the cocking device in a non-operative position following readying and a vane operable by inhalation on the part of a user to disable the sear to thus release the cocking device to effect expulsion of aerosol from the aerosol module. The cocking device further includes a recocking member that is automatically releasable at the end of the discharge cycle to permit a valve in the module to return to its disabled position and ensure complete refilling of a metering chamber.

Abstract: A device for dispensing an aerosol from an aerosol module containing aerosol under pressure wherein there is a cocking device for readying it for release of the pressurized aerosol, a sear for retaining the cocking device in a non-operative position following readying and a vane operable by inhalation on the part of a user to disable the sear to thus release the cocking device to effect expulsion of aerosol from the aerosol module.

Abstract: A sachet comprising a case of fabric defining an enclosure containing a stuffing of fibrous material within which is embedded a frangible capsule containing a volatile material releasable into the stuffing by fracturing the capsule.

Abstract: A deodorant dispenser of the kind comprising a receptacle containing a pad impregnated with a deodorant material wherein the receptacle is provided with relatively rotatable top parts containing openings which on the one hand may be aligned by rotation of the parts and on the other hand positioned to be partially or completely out of alignment.