Abstract: A pet kennel that is structured to receive an animal includes an upper kennel portion and a lower kennel portion that include first and second engagement structures that are slidingly engageable. The upper kennel portion is situated in a first position atop the lower kennel portion offset from one another along a longitudinal axis of the pet kennel. The upper kennel portion is then translated along the longitudinal axis with respect to the lower pet kennel portion toward a second, assembled position to cause the first engagement elements and the second engagement elements to become slidingly engaged and to cause the upper and lower kennel portions to become aligned with one another.

Abstract: A safety razor adapted to deliver a non-solid shaving aid material during normal use includes a handle, a razor cartridge and a reservoir for the shaving aid material in fluid communication with an applicator of the razor cartridge. A linkage extends from the reservoir to the razor cartridge. Pivotal movement of the razor cartridge away from its at-rest position causes the linkage to move relative to both the razor cartridge and the reservoir and in particular away from the reservoir. A plug of the linkage is removed from a vent aperture of the reservoir providing pressure relief for any partial vacuum caused from dispensing a portion of the shaving aid material. In the at-rest position the plug seals the vent and helps alleviate unwanted drooling of the shaving aid material when the safety razor is not in use.

Abstract: An improved device for the measuring of weight or force is disclosed. This is an apparatus that allows for measurement of weight or force using a cantilever beam that is substantially insensitive to location of the weight or force within certain limits on the beam and is capable of correction for off-level conditions.

Abstract: A reel comprises a cylindrical core composed of two complementary arcuate core segments, a pair of flanges disposed respectively at axially spaced opposite ends of the core, and a pair of rings for connecting the core to the flanges. The rings are fixed respectively to facing inner sides of the flanges. Cooperating slots and tongues on the rings and core elements prevent the flanges from moving relative to the core in the direction of the axis of the core. The tongues enter the slots when the core segments are brought together. Resiliently bendable locking arms protrude radially inward from both ends of each core segment, and each locking arm is engageable by a snap fit with one of the rings when the core segments are brought together. Access openings in the flanges adjacent each of the locking arms allow access to the locking arms for disengagement from the rings.

Abstract: A grass treatment device 801 that comprises a first roller 701 configured to contact a grass surface 802, a second roller 805 configured to contact the grass surface 802, a treatment tool 804 capable of treating the grass surface 804. The grass treatment device 801 further comprises adjustment means 303, 305 configured to allow an adjustment of a distance between the treatment tool 804 and the first roller 701, the adjustment capable of affecting a distance 807 between the tool 804 and the grass surface 802. The adjustment means 303, 305 further comprises graduation means configured to indicate to a user predetermined quantized intervals of the distance 807 between the tool 804 and the grass surface 802.

Abstract: A grass treatment device (100) is provided, which comprises a frame (101), at least one roller (104) mounted to the frame and configured to contact a grass surface and a grass treatment tool (105) mounted to the frame substantially adjacent the roller and configured to treat the grass surface. The grass treatment device (100) comprises a rotating assembly (108) mounted substantially adjacent the roller (104) and having a plurality of bristle members (110), and driving means (114) operably connecting the rotating assembly to the roller. The driving means comprises a gear mechanism having a first driving gear (115) attached to an axis of the roller and a first driven gear (116) attached to an axis of the rotating assembly, whereby motion of the roller (104) is translated to the rotating assembly (108).

Abstract: An instrument, article and method are provided for minimizing pain during administration by injection of a liquid, such as, an anesthetic. The instrument has a forward end. A lightpipe mounted freely for vibration projects out of the forward end. The article, a single use tip, is composed of a tip sleeve removably mounted on the forward end of the instrument and a tip member removably mounted on the projecting lightpipe to vibrate a preselected injection site on a human or animal. The tip sleeve and tip member are covered by an elastic overmold that enables the tip member to vibrate freely with respect to the tip sleeve and light from the lightpipe to illuminate the injection site. A vibration unit mounted in the instrument is coupled to the lightpipe. The method is carried out by imparting vibrations and illumination via the lightpipe to the tip member.

Abstract: A reel comprises a cylindrical core composed of two complementary arcuate core segments, a pair of flanges disposed respectively at axially spaced opposite ends of the core, and a pair of rings for connecting the core to the flanges. The rings are fixed respectively to facing inner sides of the flanges. Cooperating slots and tongues on the rings and core elements prevent the flanges from moving relative to the core in the direction of the axis of the core. The tongues enter the slots when the core segments are brought together. Resiliently bendable locking arms protrude radially inward from both ends of each core segment, and each locking arm is engageable by a snap fit with one of the rings when the core segments are brought together. Access openings in the flanges adjacent each of the locking arms allow access to the locking arms for disengagement from the rings.

Abstract: An improved optic system for measuring and/or controlling displacement, force, pressure, position, or chemistry is disclosed. This apparatus allows for more accurate, robust, and economical communication between the transducer (or control input element) and the reader device (or control output), allows the use of a single optic fiber and/or or a gap for the communication link, and produces substantial insensitivity to attenuation due to mechanical, chemical, thermal, and radiation effects acting on the optic fiber or open space in which the signal propagates. It is also significantly immune to interference from electromagnetic radiation, since the link can be easily produced as a non-conductor which will not propagate unwanted electrical energy or lightning, and is intrinsically safe from igniting fires or explosions. It also facilitates use on rotating machinery and remote location of the transducer by the ability to transmit the signal across a large gap or air space.

Abstract: In its simplest form, the invention is an array of 10 triangles arranged in a specific pattern. When arranged in this pattern, these triangles interact in a unique way, such that a new useful three-dimensional shape emerges. When this pattern of triangles is applied to any flat material, either through folding, impressing, affixation of hinges, or some other method, the formerly flat material can be manipulated to become a durable, three-dimensional hinged appendage.

Abstract: A grass treatment device height adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of a grass treatment tool above ground level includes a height adjustment mechanism and an elongate rotational element, such as a roller, having first and second ends. The rotational element has an axle extending substantially along the longitudinal axis of the element about which the element rotates. The height adjustment mechanism includes a rotatable member connected to the axle of the rotational element wherein the rotatable member is associated with a second fixed axis of rotation that is substantially parallel to but offset relative to the first rotational axis. The second axis of rotation enables the height adjustment mechanism to adjust the position of the first axis of rotation relative to the second axis of rotation.

Abstract: A grass treatment device comprises: a first grass treatment element disposed towards a front portion of the device; a second grass treatment element disposed towards a rear portion of the device; a third grass treatment element disposed substantially between the first and second grass treatment elements, the third element being in the form of a grass cutting tool; and a fourth grass treatment element connectable at a position substantially between the first grass treatment element and the grass cutting tool, the grass treatment elements being elongate and having their longitudinal axes disposed substantially parallel to each other, the grass treatment device characterized in that the fourth grass treatment element is configured to be displaced from the position located between the first grass treatment element and the grass cutting tool in order to enable the first grass treatment element to substantially occupy the position.

Abstract: A grass treatment device height adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of a grass treatment tool above ground level comprises a height adjustment mechanism and an elongate rotational element, such as a roller, having first and second ends, said rotational element comprising an axle extending substantially along the longitudinal axis of said element about which said element rotates, the assembly characterized in that the height adjustment mechanism comprises a rotatable member connected to said axle of said rotational element wherein said rotatable member is associated with a second fixed axis of rotation that is substantially parallel to but offset relative to said first rotational axis, said second axis of rotation thereby configured to enable said height adjustment mechanism to adjust the position of said first axis of rotation relative to said second axis of rotation.

Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of hemiasterlin or Geodiamolide G having anti-mitotic activities and useful in treating cancer. These derivatives are represented by general formula I, wherein Y, n, R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R70, R71, R72, R74, and R75 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A turf treatment apparatus with a floating head for use on a grass treatment device having a frame, the turf treatment apparatus having a floating head comprising at least one elongate grass treatment element, and a mounting configured to effect a floating action with respect to the frame wherein the mounting comprises at least one resilient spring element that is configured to spread the weight of the grass treatment element by virtue of the resilience of the at least one spring element acting to counter the force of gravity arising during use of the floating head on non horizontal terrain.

Abstract: A grass treatment device is provided, which comprises a motor configured to provide a power, a grass treatment tool configured to interact with and treat a grass surface, a drive mechanism configured to propel the device relative to the grass surface and a transmission operably positioned between the motor, the tool and the drive mechanism. The transmission is configured to transmit power from the motor independently to the tool and to the drive mechanism. The transmission is further configured to transform a constant output from the motor into independent variable powering of the tool and the drive mechanism.

Abstract: An appliance for dispensing a liquid to a user, including an appliance base cabinet comprising an enclosure positioned under a counter that is fixed to a wall. The appliance base cabinet having a support member that is moveable relative to the counter. At least one dispenser spigot is coupled to the appliance base cabinet at a suitable distance below the counter to allow a user dispense water via the at least one dispenser spigot. At least one liquid storage tank is supported by the support member having an opening for out-flow of the liquid. The at least one liquid storage tank is accessible for removal or installation when the support member is moved away from the kitchen counter. The appliance further includes an intermediate reservoir within the appliance base cabinet under the kitchen counter coupled to the opening of the at least one liquid storage tank through which the liquid out of the at least one liquid storage tank is channeled to the at least one dispenser spigot.