Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a set of membranes and a frame. The set of membranes collectively defines an outer perimeter. The set of membranes is attached along the outer perimeter to define an attachment portion. The attachment portion is entirely disposed within an interior of the set of membranes.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a hand covering and a membrane. The hand covering has a first side, a second side, and an opening into which a hand can be removably inserted. The membrane has a first side and a second side. The first side and the second side of the membrane include a surface adapted for cleaning. The membrane is fixedly attached to a portion of said hand covering.

Abstract: There is provided an ear covering device to be worn over the ears of the individual and to extend around the back of the individual's head or neck. The covering device is formed by a frame having a flexible band and two ear cups on each end. The band is contemplated to be flexible so that the space between opposite ear cup members may be enlarged to permit attachment of the covering device onto the back of the head. The spring force of the flexible band causing engagement of the covering device over the ears of the individual with the flexible band wrapping around the back of the individual's head or neck. Each ear cup includes a frusto conical frame portion having a central opening therein. Fabric covers the frusto conical portion of the ear cups as well as the flexible band. The frusto conical frame along with the fabric cover form a pocket. Suitable materials are provided in order to create a comfortable feeling, as well as provide warmth and protection for the ears.

Abstract: A fixed count terminal for a sheathed multiconductor cable is provided that includes an elongate terminal shell having a cable port at each end and being formed of two half-shells that are substantially identical, each half-shell having transverse symmetry. A terminal block is affixed to the outside of the shell within an exterior block compartment having fixed count entry ports. Articulated binding straps hingedly unify the half-shells. Strand clamps affixed to the binding straps suspend the terminal from a support strand. Once wire work is complete inside the terminal, it may be closed and adhesively sealed since line drops may be connected to the terminal block outside the shell. Further, by virtue of the transverse symmetry of the half-shells, only one type of half-shell need be provided, a pair of which being sufficient to form a terminal shell.

Abstract: A high frequency ballast circuit is provided having first and second power input terminals and first and second power output terminals. The high frequency ballast circuit is powered by an input voltage source, such as an off-line, filtered, rectified dc voltage source. The high frequency ballast circuit has a starting mode and operating mode. The high frequency ballast circuit comprises: a power oscillator circuit having power oscillator first and second output terminals, for converting power coupled from the high frequency ballast circuit first and second power input terminals to a relatively high frequency, quasi-sinusoidal, current-limited voltage source applied between the power oscillator first and second output terminals. A starting circuit for interposing a periodic voltage pulse between the power oscillator first output terminal and the lamp load. The periodic voltage pulse is adapted to exceed the ionization potential of the lamp load during the starting mode.