Abstract: A dynamic splint for a joint of a limb undergoing rehabilitation. The splint having a pair of elements each comprising a first tubular strut, a second lever-like strut and an intermediate gear housing mounted on one end of the first strut. A first toothed gear is rotatively mounted on a first shaft in the gear housing and is located adjacent the first strut. A second cooperating toothed gear is rotatively mounted on a second shaft in the gear housing adjacent the second strut. The first gear is missing at least one tooth. The second gear is missing a plurality of teeth in a row. The second strut is pivoted to the second shaft and is attached to the second gear at one of a plurality of selectable positions thereabout. A cam wheel is rotatively mounted on the first shaft and is affixed to the first gear. A compression spring is mounted in the tubular first strut. A cable is affixed at one end to the cam wheel and is operatively adjustably affixed to the spring.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying adhesive to the open ends of containers having oppositely disposed front and rear wall panels, oppositely disposed side panels, and a center line parallel to the front and rear wall panels and aligned with the center of the side wall panels. The apparatus includes a conveyor for moving the containers along a line of movement through an adhesive application area. The containers are substantially immovably supported during adhesive application procedures. A pair of rotary adhesive applicators apply adhesive to the edges and portions adjacent such edges of an open end of the containers. These rotary adhesive applicators each have a central axis which is oriented in a non-normal relationship to at least one of the center line and line of movement of such containers, and are arranged relative to the conveyor such that as the containers pass the applicators, such applicators contact the edges of an open end of the container panels.