Abstract: This invention is related to an electric brush that provides a correct, harmless and easy brushing for the human oral health and cleaning, it also may be used in the therapeutic hygiene of handicapped persons and even in veterinary use for related animals. It has reloadable batteries. It includes a reversible electric motor, a reducer gear cage, a cylindrical or conic brush with special bristles in all its surface (360°), a cabling and electric switches of 3 position that achieves a complete EFFICIENT ROTATION of the brush in 2 directions manually changeable, one of them clockwise and the other one counterclockwise to make the brushing of the teeth in the right direction required and recommended by the dentists for the gums of each maxillary. This is the only one brush that due to its design of shape and bristles and its reducer gear cage that balances and harmonizes the speed-force-torque for an EFFICIENT ROTATION, gets an EFFICIENT AND HARMLESS BRUSHING without harmful side effects.

Abstract: The Invention relates to a load cell which is designed to be coupled a flat belt-or similar-type elements for lifting elevators or similar. The inventive cell comprises a cell body (1) and a casing (2) which can be coupled to one another. According to the Invention the solid, metallic cell body support the corresponding strain gage. In addition, three cylindrical pivots (5) project out from the body, said pivots comprising a smooth outer surface and having a length that is adapted to the width of the lifting belt (9). One of the smaller lateral faces (6a) of the essentially prism shaped casing is open such that it can be coupled to the cell body. Furthermore, the upper and lower faces of the casing are provided with opposing openings for the passage of the lifting belt during the operational mounting of the cell.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system, which can comprise a cage. The cage can define a chamber that can at least partially surround a tank. The system can comprise a plurality of water treatment components adapted to receive a non-potable water input and to provide a potable water output.

Abstract: A separator including a conical member having a base; a substantially cylindrical member extending from the base; a separator inlet for introducing liquid to be separated into the conical member in a substantially tangential direction with respect to a sidewall of the conical member; a heavy phase outlet communicated with an apex portion of the conical member; and a light phase outlet communicated with the cylindrical member.

Abstract: A tubular or hollow structure made from steel, aluminium or other materials using self coupling elements that is made up of at least two pairs of components and making the ends and sides whose ends are cut with a mitre or bevel, which have slots at points close to the ends into which slots are introduced that are made in parts positioned vertically to the legs, fitted with tips made from an elastomeric material located at the lower end of the stated components.

Abstract: A joint alignment and compression assembly including a plurality of alignment members structured to be removably secured to a patient in an operative configuration, the plurality of alignment members being interconnected via a plurality of adjustable uniform compression members. At least one of the alignment members comprises a pelvic alignment member having at least one pair of interconnection members arranged in a horizontal arrangement and structured to facilitate stabilization of the patient's hips when interconnected by adjustable uniform compression members. The assembly also provides for a foot alignment member having a foot securing element, a foot supporting element, and a toe securing element. In addition, a head alignment member is provided to permit alignment and compression of the joints in the patient's head and neck region. A method for performing a rehabilitative treatment regimen utilizing a joint alignment and compression assembly is presented.

Abstract: The present invention presents systems and methods generating margin sensitive pricing quotation in an integrated price adjustment system including: a) selecting products in selected product sets; b) providing pricing data corresponding to the products in selected product sets; c) providing guidance elements for products in selected product sets wherein guidance elements are margin sensitive; d) calculating guidance prices for products based upon guidance elements; e) selecting one of either pricing data or guidance prices; and f) generating a quotation based upon selections made such that margin sensitive pricing adjustments are incorporated into quotations. In some example embodiments, the present invention further includes providing predetermined suggestions for modifying the quotation.

Abstract: The present invention allows a user make filter, zoom, and roll up selections and apply those selections to a desired price modeling data set. As such the present invention provides a system configured to suitably display price modeling data having a data selection module for selecting at least one subset of the price modeling data, a data aggregation module for aggregating at least one subset of the price modeling data, and a display module configured to display at least one of the at least one selected subset and the at least one aggregated subset of the price modeling data.

Abstract: The present invention presents systems and methods for managing price modeling data through closed-loop analytics including a historical database populated with price modeling data; a rule based policy database populated with rules based on historical price modeling data; a transactional database for generating quotes conforming to rules from the rule based policy database; and a service database for transacting quotes generated by the transaction database and providing the transacted quotes to the historical database.

Abstract: An annular suction valve includes a substantially tubular member having an inner surface defining a valve flow passage having an inlet, a nozzle disposed in the inlet and spaced from the inner surface so as to define an annular passage between the inner surface and the nozzle, the nozzle further defining an interior flow passage and having a nozzle inlet to the interior flow passage; and a power fluid inlet in one of the nozzle and the tubular member for receiving power fluid into the annular passage.

Abstract: An annular suction valve includes a substantially tubular member having an inner surface defining a valve flow passage having an inlet, a nozzle disposed in the inlet and spaced from the inner surface so as to define an annular passage between the inner surface and the nozzle, the nozzle further defining an interior flow passage and having a nozzle inlet to the interior flow passage; and a power fluid inlet in one of the nozzle and the tubular member for receiving power fluid into the annular passage.

Abstract: An improved therapeutic spa or hot tub or the like, such as a spa or hot tub of the type described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,092,951, includes at least one and preferably a plurality of vibratory mechanical massage elements incorporated into the tub wall at selected locations to provide tub users with a therapeutic vibratory massage action. The vibratory massage element or elements are used in combination with conventional hydraulic air-water spa jets to provide the spa tub with improved therapeutic effect.

Abstract: An improved insulated cover is provided for removable mounting onto a spa or hot tub or the like to minimize thermal and evaporative losses, while additionally safeguarding against foreign objects and/or persons falling into the tub. In the preferred form, the insulated cover comprises a frame ring in combination with a structural membrane stretched across the frame ring with a peripheral margin of the membrane wrapped over the outer rim and radially constricted for retention thereon by a drawstring or the like. The constricted drawstring additionally secures an insulation plate or disk relative to the structural membrane and frame ring. The insulation plate fits with close clearance into the spa tub, when the frame ring is supported on the top of the tub wall. An outer insulation skirt may also be provided to project downwardly about the tub wall.

Abstract: The method of providing a spa tub, and comprising providing a load-bearing tub side wall having an inner side and an outer side, the tub having an interior to receive liquid; the tub side wall provided to include at least two wall sections, spaced about the interior, the sections assembled end-to-end to form the side wall to extend in a loop, the sections consisting of synthetic resin; each section having inner and outer panels extending upright throughout the major upright extent of the side wall.

Abstract: A heated therapeutic spa which comprises a spa tub containing water and having plumbing attached thereto, the tub having a wall which is a relatively good thermal conductor; a thermally efficient, insulating container comprising a load bearing outer wall, and a bottom wall; a plenum chamber formed between the tub wall and the container wall and extending about the tub wall; a motor and pump supplying circulating water to the tub and extending in the plenum chamber; a fan located to circulate air that converts heat from the motor into hot air exhausted into the plenum chamber; the fan operating to force the hot exhaust air to circulate around the tub wall, whereby the temperature of the air drops in flowing about the tub wall before returning to the motor.

Abstract: The method of providing a spa tub, and comprising providing a load-bearing tub side wall having an inner side and an outer side, the tub having an interior to receive liquid; the tub side wall provided to include at least two wall sections, spaced about the interior, the sections assembled end-to-end to form the side wall to extend in a loop, and providing a flexible liner extending at the inner side of said side wall to contain said liquid.

Abstract: The method of providing a spa tub, and comprising providing a load-bearing tub side wall having an inner side and an outer side, the tub having an interior to receive liquid; the tub side wall provided to include at least two wall sections, spaced about the interior, the sections assembled end-to-end to form the side wall to extend in a loop, and providing a flexible liner extending at the inner side of the side wall to contain the liquid.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for improving the UV radiation absorption of a composition containing a UV radiation absorbing agent by adding from about 0.1 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of latex particles, based on total weight nonvolatiles. The latex particles contain a void and have a particle size of from about 100 nm to about 380 nm.

Abstract: An improved insulated cover is provided for removable mounting onto a spa or hot tub or the like to minimize thermal and evaporative losses, while additionally safeguarding against foreign objects and/or persons falling into the tub. In the preferred form, the insulated cover comprises an outer frame ring defining a radially outwardly projecting rim, in combination with a structural membrane stretched across the frame ring with a peripheral margin of the membrane wrapped over the outer rim and radially constricted for retention thereon by a drawstring or the like. The frame ring and structural membrane cooperatively define an upwardly open pocket for receiving and supporting a selected insulation material. A flexible decorative top sheet is stretched across the frame ring to close the insulation pocket, wherein a peripheral margin of the decorative top sheet is wrapped over the outer rim and radially constricted for retention thereon by a drawstring or the like.