Abstract: A handlebar-mounted-bicycle-brake-component having a bicycle bell drum mounted on the cable housing and a bell striker mounted on the brake lever. The bell is rung by quickly releasing the brake lever. An analogous concept is having an electrical switch mounted to replace the bell.

Abstract: An internal nasal dilator or an external nasal dilator is adapted to provide electrical stimulation. The user applies that nasal dilator to the nose. Within the adhesive portion is an electrode deriving energy from a neuromuscular stimulator. The electrical stimulation enhances air flow to the respiratory system. The nasal dilator may also be an internal variety and may also contain a medication delivery or heating element.

Abstract: A method and device for monitoring a healthcare worker's exposure to radiation wherein a stethoscope is adapted to comprise a radiation monitor. The radiation monitor may be of instruments for measuring radiation including Geiger-Muller counters, scintillation detectors, photographic emulsions and various ionization chambers. The stethoscope may be acoustic or electronic or combined.

Abstract: A nasal respiratory device and method adapted to provide electrical stimulation comprising an intraoral holdfast having a neuromuscular stimulator with electrodes adapted to provide electrical stimulation to a user for improving breathing and treating a respiratory disorder. The device and method affords access to ambient atmosphere or may be connected pressure devices such as CPAP. The device and method may also contain an airway resistor.

Abstract: Internal or external nasal dilator combined with stimulator to enhance nasal dilation for improved breathing.

Abstract: A nasal respiratory device combined with a neuromuscular stimulator adapted to provide electrical stimulation intraorally and/or intranasally to a patient for improving breathing and treating a respiratory disorder.

Abstract: Stimulating one or more vestibulocochlear nerves or cochlea or cochlear regions will treat, prevent and control auditory hallucinations.

Abstract: A device and method for pulling a tongue forward thereby preventing obstruction to the flow of air during sleep or an emergency.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to alert a driver by use of vibratory indicator, which may be located within a seat or on a driver's person. An example is an uncancelled turn signal indicator which senses that the turn signal indicator has been selected for more than an appropriate period of activation and upon sensing this condition, the driver's seat vibrates alerting the driver of the presence of this condition. Other indicators within vehicles use vibratory means to alert the driver. The vibratory indicator may be used as back-up to audible or visual indicators.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame structure having combined a pair of nasal dilators for the relief of nasal passageway airflow. Each dilator means comprises a spring member which is substantially curved to follow the lens receiving portion of the frame and which is adapted to engage the eyeglass frame. The distal portion of the spring member comprises an adhesive for releasably securing to a user's nose. The potential energy force of the dilator adhered to the nose prevents outer wall tissue of nasal passages of a nose from drawing in during breathing. The nasal dilator may or may not be in unity with the eyeglass frame structure.

Abstract: A safer ear cleaning device having a stop to control depth of insertion, a blunted loop end for preventing perforation of the ear drum, a shaft with a flexing means and with a hole for irrigating wax.

Abstract: An anal dilator for treating anal disorders, such as fissure-in-ano, having a self-expanding means for slowly dilating the anal muscles to cause a relaxation of anal muscles thereby promoting healing. The anal dilator comprises three sections: a first end section positioned within the rectum, a second middle section positioned within the anal sphincter muscle, and a last end section outside of the body between the buttocks. The second middle section having a self-expanding element means may be a vegetable protein, such as laminaria japonica, or a non biologic substance, such as sponge rubber. Additionally, it may also contain medications for local or systemic delivery.

Abstract: An electromuscular stimulator that effects a beneficial medical purpose selected from the group consisting of mitigating snoring, mitigating obstructive sleep apnea, mitigating hypertension, dental analgesia, general analgesia, monitoring physiological conditions and facilitating the intraoral delivery of medication is disclosed. The electromuscular stimulator includes a first electrode for making electrical contact with a first anatomical structure selected from the group consisting of a hard palate, a soft palate and a pharynx; a second electrode for making electrical contact with a second anatomical structure; a control unit operably connected to the first and second electrodes; and a means for positioning the first and second electrodes relative to the first and second anatomical structures, respectively.

Abstract: The Workstation for Door is a portable apparatus that interfaces between an open door and an item for the purpose of supporting the item in a stable elevated position. The Workstation for Door fits over the outer edge of a door(10) and slides downward until engaging and being supported by the door knob shafts(12). The face of the Workstation for Door has a variety of supporters or receptacles(14) for its many intended purposes. The Workstation for Door has a means to distance(20) an item from a door edge.

Abstract: Method and Apparatus for Treating and Preventing Leg Cramps and other Muscle Contractions and Sleep Disorders (EX-Cramp.TM.--a device for relieving cramping muscles) is a medical device using the physiologic principle that volitional muscles are placed in opposition for a desired movement to occur: while a muscle contracts, its physiologically opposing muscle must relax. The EX-Cramp.TM.--a device for relieving cramping muscles, monitors a muscle that inappropriately contracts and cramps, and before the cramp occurs, stimulates the physiologically opposing muscle, thereby relaxing and relieving cramping.

Abstract: A Safe Ear Wax Remover is composed of three parts; a wax extractor (26), a safety stopper (10), and an adjuster (30) whereby the three parts combine together making a functional unit. The unit is then placed into the ear canal with stopper resting outside. Once the unit is inserted into the canal, the handle (20) is rotated, wax is caught in the extractor and then the unit is removed from the canal. Wax is thereby safely extracted from the ear canal. Repetitious insertion done, moving the adjuster and stopper to allow increased depth of insertion of extractor, until all wax is extracted. Wax is thereby extracted without visualization of ear drums and thereby can be accomplished by oneself and/or by lay persons.

Abstract: An inhaler for asthma and other medical conditions consists of a medicine canister (12), and a canister holder (10). Tongue Guard for Inhaler (20) is attached onto the canister holder, and assists user in placing inhaler into proper position. When the inhaler is activated, flow of medicine is diverted away from tongue, and settling of medicine on tongue is prevented. Tongue Guard for Inhaler prevents medicine from settling on tongue, thereby preventing bad taste and injury to tongue, such as atrophy. It can be used in conjunction with spacer devices or it can be built integrally within canister holder.

Abstract: The Humble Wax Remover.TM.--a safe ear wax extractor is composed of two parts; a safety stopper (10) and a loop curette wax extractor (26), whereby the second part is inserted into the first part thereby making a functional unit. The entire unit is then placed into the ear canal (FIG. 4). Once the unit is inserted into the canal, the handle (20) is rotated, wax is caught in the loop and then the unit is extracted from the canal. Wax is thereby safely extracted from the ear canal. Reinsertion is done until all wax is extracted. Readjustment of depth of insertion is accomplished by changing position of safety stopper with the loop curette wax extractor. Wax is thereby extracted without visualization of ear drums and thereby can be accomplished by lay persons.

Abstract: A novel medical device, SNOPPER--The Snoring Stopper.TM. anti-snoring mouth device, is inserted into the mouth. The device comprises a denture-like(10) apparatus for supporting electrodes(12) in such a manner that the electrodes make contact with the roof of the mouth. Electrical stimulation induces contraction of relaxed muscles, thereby preventing or stopping snoring. Electrical energy is provided to the device via wires for connection to an external stimulator(16) or via a self-contained, battery-powered, microminiturized electronic stimulator(20). Stimulation can be constant or intermittent. Wave shape, amplitutde, length, and frequency is controlled by the individual for comfort and is automatically induced via a feedback mechanism.

Abstract: A novel medical device, SNOPPER--The Snoring Stopper.TM. anti-snoring mouth device, is inserted into the mouth. The device comprises a denture-like(10) apparatus for supporting electrodes(12) in such a manner that the electrodes make contact with the roof of the mouth. Electrical stimulation induces contraction of relaxed muscles, thereby preventing or stopping snoring. Electrical energy is provided to the device via wires for connection to an external stimulator(16) or via a self-contained, battery-powered, microminiaturized electronic stimulator(20). Stimulation can be constant or intermittent. Wave shape, .?.amplitutde.!. .Iadd.amplitude.Iaddend., length, and frequency is controlled by the individual for comfort and is automatically induced via a feedback mechanism.