Abstract: A device and method that simulates the squatting position for bowel evacuation while sitting on a toilet.

Abstract: A device and method that simulates the squatting position for bowel elimination while still sitting on a toilet.

Abstract: A device and method that simulates the squatting position for bowel elimination while still sitting on a toilet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling and facilitating direct response marketing of products. A method includes providing product marketing program content, providing a reference to the product marketing program in the entertainment program, such that by selecting the reference, a viewer can view the product marketing program content, providing contact information for sales service in the product marketing program content, wherein the contact information in the product marketing program content allows a viewer to purchase a desired product, and providing sales service to facilitate the viewer's purchase. The entertainment program and product marketing program may be stored on an optical disk, such as a DVD.

Abstract: A food cooking apparatus is provided. It includes a first container, and a second container connected to the first container with a passage defined therebetween and communicating with the first container. An ultrasonically tuned basket is rotatably mounted in the first chamber. The first and second containers are pivotally mounted together, and pivot between a first, vertical position and a second, tilted position, causing a heated cooking liquid to flow from the second container to the first container. The basket is rotated in the first container for a predefined period of time. The first and second container are returned to the vertical position, while the basket is provided with an ultrasonic vibrating motion, in order to reduce the amount of fat in the food. Further, a method of ultrasonically removing cooking liquid from food is provided. An ultrasonically tuned flexible membrane, onto which food may be placed, is provided.

Abstract: A food cooking apparatus is provided. It includes a first container, and a second container connected to the first container with a passage defined therebetween and communicating with the first container. An ultrasonically tuned basket is rotatably mounted in the first chamber. The first and second containers are pivotally mounted together, and pivot between a first, vertical position and a second, tilted position, causing a heated cooking liquid to flow from the second container to the first container. The basket is rotated in the first container for a predefined period of time. The first and second container are returned to the vertical position, while the basket is provided with an ultrasonic vibrating motion, in order to reduce the amount of fat in the food. Further, a method of ultrasonically removing cooking liquid from food is provided. An ultrasonically tuned flexible membrane, onto which food may be placed, is provided.