Abstract: A laryngeal nerve exciting system includes a collar holding a bridge, or a neckband, pressing soft tissue nerve exciters against a patient's neck providing a source of vibrations to stimulate the laryngeal nerve through the larynx. At least one exciter, and preferably two exciters, provide vibrations at preferably 70 Hz to 110 Hz and sufficiently strong to penetrate to the laryngeal nerve. The exciters may be held by the collar circling the neck, or by the neck band partially circling the neck. The therapy system includes a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and software which wirelessly connects, monitors, and triggers the device. The system may be used to treat dysphagia, chronic cough, and spasmodic dysphonia.

Abstract: A laryngeal nerve exciting system includes a collar holding a bridge, or a neckband, pressing soft tissue nerve exciters against a patient's neck providing a source of vibrations to stimulate the laryngeal nerve through the larynx. At least one exciter, and preferably two exciters, provide vibrations at preferably 70 Hz to 110 Hz and sufficiently strong to penetrate to the laryngeal nerve. The exciters may be held by the collar circling the neck, or by the neck band partially circling the neck. The therapy system includes a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and software which wirelessly connects, monitors, and triggers the device. The system may be used to treat dysphagia, chronic cough, and spasmodic dysphonia.

Abstract: A process is provided for the manufacture of highly sulfurized metal dithiocarbamates, such as molybdenum dithiocarbamate. A metal source source, water and a reagent amine are heated under pressure with carbon disulfide.

Abstract: A carpet stretching device and method of using the same to install carpet on stairs, the device including a primary support arm extending from an anchor to a base, a lever arm extending from a grip to a base, a gripping head having carpet-engaging teeth attached to a base, and a stretching mechanism operatively connecting the base of the support arm to the base of the gripping head. The stretching mechanism also is operatively connected to the lever arm, so that application of a force to the grip of the lever arm forces the gripping head to move toward the anchor of the primary support arm.

Abstract: Panel members each have a panel body which is disposed between a pair of planar facing members. The panel members are secured together edge-to-edge by means of first and second channel members each of which has a pair of arms joined by means of a web. The arms of each channel member engage in troughs formed along the edges of the facing members of each of two adjacent panel members. The assembly is secured by fastening means which extend between the panel members to fasten together the channel members. The resulting joint is rigid and fire-resistant and provides maximum thermal resistance.