Abstract: A suturing device includes a rod partially covered by an elongate tube. A guide containing a one way slot is mounted to an end of the rod; a similar guide is mounted to the same end of the tube. The rod and tube may be rotated with respect to each other by manipulating an attached handle. A suturing needle with suture material attached may be fitted into a slot in one of the guides. Rotating the guides allows the needle to be passed between the needle guides, and the one way slot action allows the needle to be separated from one of the guides, so that the needle may passed around the device in an approximate circle. The device may be moved longitudinally as the needle is passed between the needle guides to form a series of stitches.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for making hard sided luggage shells and other containers by vacuum forming or pressure forming thermoplastics. An apparatus for making shells and containers with integrally molded frames is disclosed. An apparatus for manufacturing differential pressure formed containers with framed openings, without the need for later attachment of a separate frame element to the molded shell. An apparatus also is disclosed for reducing the undesirable stretching of shell material that occurs during differential pressure forming, particularly the thinning of corner portions of the shell or container. The apparatus of the invention more efficiently utilizes the thermoplastic material by moving material from otherwise offal portions into the molded product. An improved device for severing the offal material from the final product is disclosed.

Abstract: A slanted main strut about six feet long is supported by a base having rollers. The top of the slanted main strut allows the base to be rocked back on its rollers for ground transport. Vertical grooves in the slanted main strut support slidable braces. Each brace supports a chosen equipment holder including a golf bag ring, a ski brace, a bicycle support bar, a ball container, and a boot tray.

Abstract: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument for use in laparoscopic surgery or other minimally invasive internal surgical procedures is disclosed. In one embodiment, a bipolar electrosurgical apparatus (10) is provided which is suitable for laparoscopic applications. The apparatus (10) comprises an active electrode (18) and a current return electrode shoe (34). A spring (44) or other resilient member urges the shoe (34) into tissue contact when the active electrode (18) is positioned for surgery. In another embodiment, an axially retractable active electrode (90) is used to grip tissue and draw the tissue back to a passive electrode (92) The apparatus of the present invention is capable of functioning in cutting, coagulation and desiccation modes.

Abstract: There are many constructions for permitting one to practice portions of the game of golf indoors. However golf requires a different types of strokes to be performed proficiently, and practicing all the types of strokes indoors, and in a sequence which simulates an actual golf game, has until now been problematic. Disclosed is a practice booth for golf with a putting pan which serves a number of functions. The pan itself retains the lower edges of net like walls of the booth, and gathers end supports these walls when the pan is hoisted by ropes or cables to the supporting roof of the room in which the booth is erected. The putting pan is made of bendable but ridged hollow sections which permit the upper surface to be warped to simulate variations in lies of putting greens. Alternative carpet like coverings are available to change the putting surface characteristics. A removable target for chipping or driving attaches to one net wall of the booth.

Abstract: A shipping and storing container including a cubic-shaped shipping unit defining an open top cavity and a rotatable cover releasably secured thereto for closing the cavity. A peripheral side surface of the container defines two vertical channels which allow the container to be releasably coupled in a side-by-side relation to a like container by relative vertical movement between the containers. The configuration of the cover prevents it from rotating relative to the shipping unit when two containers are releasably secured together in side-by-side relation. A selectively operable security latch carried by the cover prevents inadvertent rotation of the cover relative to the shipping unit when the containers are separated. Each cover further includes an upstruck handle portion which facilitates handling of the containers and interlocks with a support base of a container stacked thereabove. A first seal is provided on the cover and shipping unit to prevent tampering with the articles carried within the container.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an electric lantern preferably of the flashlight type. The lantern uses batteries for a power source, and a switch for selectively activating the lantern. The lantern also has an optical system which includes a bulb and reflector for directing the light in a relatively narrow beam of light. A motor contained in the lantern is used to bring about oscillating movement of the bulb and reflector. This oscillating movement is activated by the switch which can be selectively operated to cause the beam of light to scan a wide, horizontal area. Alternatively, the switch can be activated to power the lamp bulb only-as in a conventional flashlight.

Abstract: A combination lock is provided for a luggage case having a single rotary dial sequentially manipulatable to open or release the lock and enable operating the case latching mechanism. A reset arm extends from the combination lock housing within the luggage which can be adjusted to the combination reset mode at which time rotation of the rotary in accordance with some new desired set of combination numbers changes the lock combination accordingly. On returning the reset arm to the operating mode, the lock can only now be opened by the new combination.

Abstract: This invention is a handle assembly for luggage. It includes an elongated, hollow, complaint handgrip portion having a pair of parallel grooves on its upper surface. A rigid end member is received in each end of the hollow handgrip and extends away from the same side of the handgrip at a divergent angle. Openings in the distal ends of the rigid end members engage co-operating means on the luggage case. A metal U-shaped member engages the two inserted rigid end members and the parallel grooves to hold the handle parts in proper assembled relation.

Abstract: There is provided a beauty case having a pair of case halves hinged together along a common edge for closing and opening. Each case half includes a metal frame edge with molded plastic shell or cover mounted thereon. An organizing tray is received within the case and disconnectably attached to the inner surface of the end walls for removal and hanging onto the front sidewall of the lower case half. A mirror is provided on the inside top surface of the upper case half which is adjustable to a different angular position and has a finger actuated latch for securing the mirror in an out of the way position against the inside cover wall. The mirror is mounted in a one-piece molded plastic frame having a flexible thin-wall section which serves as a hinge between a part of the frame secured to the inside case cover and the frame part carrying the mirror.