Abstract: A portemonnaie assembly includes a substantially flat housing defined by an integral outer member forming front and rear panels with the rear panel extending to provide a closure flap foldable over the top access to a storage area therein. A unitary partition and privacy member anchored within the storage area permits the placement, storage and removal of personal hygiene articles of minimum dimensions, within the storage area and to one side of the partition section with the privacy section being foldable thereover to provide non-viewable sequestering of these articles. Preferably, these articles include a miniature tampon and feminine napkin together with a pair of disposable panties such that the user will be prepared for unexpected menses. Other, more frequently accessed articles such as cosmetics, are placed adjacent the outer surface of the privacy section and readily accessible without disturbing or exposing the personal hygiene articles.

Abstract: A disposable infant's diaper includes a wrapper comprising a unitary sheet having a base panel affixed to the diaper back section to form a pocket within which the balance of the wrapper sheet is contained. When the diaper is soiled and the user wishes to dispose of it, pulling an end panel of the sheet from the pocket unfolds the sheet to present lateral flaps bounding a center panel, while the sheet remains affixed to the diaper. The diaper is over-folded onto the sheet center panel, after which the lateral flaps are sequentially over-folded atop the diaper and respectively sealingly attached in place. The complete encapsulation of the diaper is achieved following the over-folding of the sheet end panel atop the previously manipulated lateral flaps. Alternative folded configurations of the wrapper sheet are contemplated.

Abstract: A composition for effectively treating dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis comprising a combination of essential ingredients consisting of microfine particles of a clay mineral containing adsorbed magnesium, water, ethanol, sodium chloride and, optionally, minor amounts of glycerin and precipitated sulfur. The effectiveness of the method in treating such scalp diseases by topical application to the scalp epidermis is predicated on the capacity of the composition to release and deliver magnesium cations and hydroxyl anions to the causative sites and return the associated pathological cells to a normal morphology.

Abstract: A disposable diaper includes a sealable disposal envelope integrally attached along a belt area seam of the diaper. A sealing tape-belt member adhered to the envelope provides an airtight seal of this envelope when the used diaper is folded and then inturned around the seam and placed within the envelope. The seam is adherently formed, by among other possibilities, by a heat seal or adhesive such as a double stick adhesive tape. The sealing tape is also provided with an adhesive on both faces. One face of the sealing adhesive is attached to the inside of the envelope while the other face performs a dual function. Initially, this other face secures the opening of the un-used disposal bag in a closed manner but subsequently serves to sealingly close this bag opening following infolding of the used diaper into the attached disposal bag. During use of the diaper, the sealing tape operates as a belt, permitting form-fitting of the diaper about the body.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a self-contained source of fluid normally isolated within a reservoir bulb which is deformable to initially rupture a membrane allowing the fluid to be forced in an axial direction through a shaft bore to saturate a tip-mounted swab. Alternatively, this membrane may be positioned intermediate two aligned sections of the shaft or associated structure and is ruptured upon partial axial collapse of the sections. Several embodiments are proposed and in some, the membrane not only provides the initial containment of the fluid but also serves as a fluid-tight seal between axially adjacent portions of the structure.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing swab applicator for dispensing a liquid contained within the applicator onto a surface, the applicator being hermetically sealed and provided with an external jig for opening the sealed applicator and permitting the contents of the applicator to be discharged and supplied to an absorbent material attached to the end of the applicator, the absorbent material serving to apply the contents to the surface to be treated.

Abstract: An absorbent napkin with infolding wrap consisting of an absorbent pad of elongated rectangular configuration with elongate edges defining a short and long dimension and having a body face and an outer face for engagement to clothing, a wrap member attached to at least one of the several elongated edges and adapted to fold along the one of the elongate edges of the members to inwrap the body face, and an adhesive member secured transversely of the wrap member for adhesive engagement to the clothing. The wrap members along the longer dimension are at least half-lengths of the long dimension of the absorbent pad.

Abstract: A self-containing liquid swab applicator having a hollow tubing of a thin-walled plastic material for retaining therein a supply liquid and the material for being heat fusible, at least one end thereof being closed for securing retention of the supply liquid, one of the ends having an orifice adapted for exiting of the supply liquid, removable tab means secured upon the orifice for closure of the orifice until removed, and cotton form means permitting wicking and forming an environmental member about the orifice portion of the swab applicator for dispensing the supply liquid when the orifice is opened. The open end(s) may receive sequentially pulsing of alternate injections of supply liquid and air into one end of the tubing in measurable amounts and forming liquid lock portions and air lock portions along the tubing, and defining N segments of supply liquid spaced apart by air locks, and the segments may be cut apart at the air locks.

Abstract: A single use disposable medical razor having an elongated handle member within which is disposed a hollow portion defining a reservoir extending from a proximate end to a distal end, closure means for the reservoir at the proximate end and a dispensing orifice at the distal end of the reservoir, plunger means transversely disposed to the hollow portion of the reservoir and essentially filling generally a first half of the reservoir adjacent the proximate end thereof and adapted to move along throughout a length of the second half of the reservoir from about a midportion of the hollow portion to a distal end thereof, the reservoir adapted for storing shaving cream in the second half thereof, a race means disposed along an element of the reservoir and extending less than the entire length of the handle from about a midpoint of the hollow portion to the proximate end thereof essentially generally along the first half, protrusion means extending from the plunger means outwardly through the race means for grasping

Abstract: A fluid level and condition detector system including a multimode optical waveguide for insertion into a medium including at least a first fluid whose level is to be monitored, a source of radiation for introducing into one end of the waveguide radiation in a plurality of modes, and means for detecting the difference in radiation flux transmitted by the waveguide with the waveguide covered by the first fluid over its equilibration length, with the waveguide covered by a second fluid of lower index of refraction over its equilibration length, and with the waveguide covered partially by each fluid over its equilibration length and for detecting the difference in radiation flux transmitted by the waveguide due to the combined effects of the change in index of refraction and change in optical absorption coefficient of the first fluid covering at least a portion of the waveguide.

Abstract: A diaper assembly with integral disposal system, including a disposable diaper and an envelope integrally carried on the outside of the diaper, that has a mouth for receiving the diaper when soiled. One or more elements engage a section of the diaper with another section of the diaper to secure it on a wearer in a use configuration and restrict the mouth of the envelope in a disposal configuration.

Abstract: A system is provided for indicating excessive wear of brake linings. The system is usable on vehicles such as automobiles, cars, trucks and busses as well as aircraft or other applications where it is desirable to detect excessive wear of brake linings during operation thereof. The system includes an acoustical signal generating device having an air inlet normally closed by the brake lining. When the lining wears away to a minimum safe thickness, the inlet is opened and ambient air flows into the generator to produce an acoustical signal. An acoustical receiver is positioned in spaced operative relation to the brake system and responds to the acoustical signal to provide a warning indication on the dashboard, for example, of the vehicle so that the operator of the vehicle will be alerted to the worn brake condition.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for monitoring tire pressure for motor vehicles, or the like, in which coded sound signals emitted from a wheel-mounted sound signal generator are detected and processed. The coded signal from the generator serves to distinguish the sound signal from background noise. The output of the generator is comprised of at least two coherent frequencies that beat acoustically with one another to produce an amplitude modulated sound signal that is then detected by a transducer which converts the sound signals into the electrical signals. The electrical signals are then fed through the processing circuitry including a detector which extracts the modulation envelope and applies it to an audio band-pass filter. The filter accepts the envelope within a predetermined frequency range, eliminating all signals which are not within the designed band pass. A second detector converts the audio signal to a DC level and feeds it to a threshold comparator.

Abstract: Excessively high or low tire pressure is detected automatically with a warning signal generated for the operator. A device is attached to each wheel and includes a spring-loaded piston mounted for reciprocation in a cylinder formed in the device. The cylinder is provided with a porting arrangement which opens only at certain pressure limits. When the ports are opened a sonic or ultrasonic signal is generated and detected by sensors located in proximity to each wheel. The signals detected by the sensors are processed and utilized to actuate a warning signal that provides a visual and/or audio output for the operator. Means are provided for discriminating between background noise and the generated signal as well as to discriminate as to the location of the affected tire. In a modification of the invention, a reserve chamber is integrated into the body of the wheel and is adapted to replenish automatically air lost from the tire.

Abstract: Excessively high or low tire pressure is detected automatically with a warning signal generated for the operator. A device is attached to each wheel and includes a spring-loaded piston mounted for reciprocation in a cylinder formed in the device. The cylinder is provided with a porting arrangement which opens only at certain pressure limits. When the ports are opened a sonic or ultrasonic signal is generated and detected by sensors located in proximity to each wheel. The signals detected by the sensors are processed and utilized to actuate a warning signal that provides a visual and/or audio output for the operator. Means are provided for discriminating between background noise and the generated signal as well as to discriminate as to the location of the affected tire. In a modification of the invention, a reserve chamber is integrated into the body of the wheel and is adapted to replenish automatically air lost from the tire.