Abstract: A regulator for increasing the efficiency of an engine, the regulator being locatable in or adjacent to an engine manifold and comprising a propeller (18) connected to a power supply (58) for driving the propeller, and a means for mounting the propeller (18) in the manifold, the propeller having a longitudinal pin (16) defining a rotation axis and at least one blade attached to the pin by means of an elongated blade root which substantially follows the longitudinal axis of the pin.

Abstract: A ball pitching machine having a first “U” bracket having front and rear arms, the first “U” bracket further having rocker beam base spanning between the front and rear arms; a second “U” bracket having left and right arms, each left and right arm having a distal end, the first “U” bracket's front arm comprising the second “U” bracket; a third “U” bracket having left and right arms, the third “U” bracket having sling pinching pivot arms adapted for moving the left and right arms between sling pinching and sling releasing positions; left and right elastomeric ties, each having proximal and distal ends, the proximal ends of the left and right elastomeric ties being respectively fixedly attached to the distal ends of the second “U” bracket's left and right arms; a sling having left and right ends, the distal ends of the left and right elastomeric ties being respectively fixedly attached to the sling's left and rights ends; and a trajectory adjusting carriage fixedly attached to and supporting the first “U” brack

Abstract: A projectile launching toy for launching one or more projectiles is disclosed herein. The projectile launching toy includes a plurality of pneumatic projectile launchers, a plurality of individual triggers each corresponding to one of the plurality of launchers, and a master trigger. Each of the launchers is adapted to launch a projectile loaded in the launcher in response to actuation of the corresponding individual trigger. The plurality of launchers are further adapted to launch projectiles in response to actuation of the master trigger.

Abstract: An actuating mechanism used in an air gun is disclosed to include a hammer, a hook member hooked on the hammer for moving the hammer to the striking position, and a movable block supported on said spring member below a slide of the air gun. The movable block is turned to compress the spring member and to force a first stop edge thereof into engagement with a pivot in the air gun, and the hook member is forced to turn the hammer backwardly downwards to a hammering position when the user moved the slide to the rear side of the air gun. The hammer is disengaged from the hook member to strike the movable block, and the spring member returns the movable block to force a second stop edge of the movable into engagement with the pivot when the user triggered the air gun.

Abstract: A tile cutter which has increased cutting capability and with good portability at the same time, comprises a support frame, a saw unit mounted on the support frame, at least one rail and a worktable assembly. The at least one rail is fixed on the support frame and comprises a longitudinal axis. The worktable assembly comprises at least a first worktable and a second worktable, support surfaces of which are in the same plane. The second worktable is slidably installed on the first rail and the first worktable is installed on the second worktable.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a tile cutter in simple configuration having a locking device of dual locking functions. The tile cutter comprises a support frame, a cutting device mounted on the support frame, at least one rail disposed on the support frame, a worktable assembly slidably installed in or on a first rail of the at least one rail and a water tray. The first rail has a longitudinal axis. The worktable assembly comprises a first worktable and a second worktable. One of the support frame and the water tray is mounted or placed on the other one of the support frame and the water tray. A locking device is mounted between the first worktable and the second worktable. The locking device comprises a first locking portion and a second locking portion.

Abstract: A processing tip and a cutting tool employing the same, including a tip body of a mixture of metal and abrasive material, and at least one projection coupled to the tip body, the projection extending in a direction perpendicular to a direction of a plane of contact between the tip body and a shank.

Abstract: The method is for nebulizing a patient. A nebulizer is provided that has an upper semi-spherical housing in operative engagement with a lower semi-spherical housing. The upper housing has openings to receive a tube that has an upward opening defined therein. The nebulizer is connected to a respiration system downstream of incoming air of an inhale tube and upstream of a connector. The pressurized air is added in a tube connected to a bottom of the housing. The air is exposed to a liquid medication disposed in the housing. The air aero-soles the liquid medication into an aero-soled medication. The aero-soled medication mixes with inhaling air provided by a ventilator unit and moisturized by an upstream filter. The aero-soled medication flows into the opening of the tube and then into a patient.

Abstract: An inhaler device comprises a fibrous cylindrical plug with a paper wrapper around the plug. An aromatic substance is applied along the centerline of the plug. Such substance may include eucalyptus oil or menthol. An airtight foil surrounds the paper wrapper and the ends of the cylindrical plug. The inhaler device may be used to ease nasal congestion and quell cough.

Abstract: An emergency oxygen mask is provided. The emergency oxygen mask includes: a respiration part worn on a user's face for supplying oxygen or discharging carbon dioxide or moisture using a pressure difference depending on respiration of the user; a carbon dioxide supply part for supplying the carbon dioxide and the moisture discharged from the respiration part through a carbon dioxide supply hole formed at a lower surface thereof; an oxygen generating part engaged with an outer surface of the carbon dioxide supply part and having an upper open surface to react potassium dioxide (KO2) filled therein with carbon dioxide or moisture to generate oxygen; an oxygen storage part for storing oxygen moved by an oxygen moving part; and filters attached to both sides of the oxygen moving part to remove carbon dioxide remaining in the oxygen stored in the oxygen storage part and lower the temperature and humidity of the oxygen to supply the oxygen to the respiration part.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed which is capable of delivering at a high dose rate, respirable solid aerosols derived from aqueous- or nonaqueous-based solutions containing the desired therapeutic agent(s). The method and system comprises the integration of an aerosol generator, an aerosol evaporator, an aerosol concentrator, and an aerosol flow regulator. The aerosol generator generates 10-30 ?m droplets, with a narrow size distribution. The aerosol jet is arrested by a coaxial counter-flow heated air jet, and evaporated rapidly by annular swirling heated air. Most of the air, together with the unwanted solvent vapor, is removed from the aerosol stream during the process of aerosol concentration. The output aerosol carries the dry particles to be inhaled by the patient. The respiratory-governed control of aerosol fluid generation system delivers fluid containing the test agent of interest (drug or toxin) to the aerosol generator throughout inhalation.

Abstract: A method and corresponding device are described for combating microbes and infections by delivering intermittent high doses of nitric oxide to a mammal for a period of time and which cycles between high and low concentration of nitric oxide gas. The high concentration of nitric oxide is preferably delivered intermittently for brief periods of time that are interspersed with periods of time with either no nitric oxide delivery or lower concentrations of nitric oxide. The method is advantageous because at higher concentration, nitric oxide gas overwhelms the defense mechanism of pathogens that use the mammalian body to replenish their thiol defense system. A lower dose or concentration of nitric oxide gas delivered in between the bursts of high concentration nitric oxide maintains nitrosative stress pressure on the pathogens and also reduces the risk of toxicity of nitric oxide gas.

Abstract: A ventilator of the present invention includes a housing, a gas flow generator disposed in the housing, a gas outlet port provided on an exterior surface of the housing, and a first conduit coupling the gas flow generator to the gas outlet port. A gas inlet port is also provided on an exterior surface of the housing. A second conduit couples the gas inlet port to a first exhaust valve in the housing that regulates a flow of exhaust gas from the second conduit. A second exhaust valve in the housing is coupled to the first conduit and regulates a flow of exhaust gas from the first conduit. A controller coupled to second exhaust valve causes the second exhaust valve to change a degree of flow restriction based on a respiratory phase of a patient coupled to the ventilator when the ventilator is operating in a single-limb ventilation configuration.

Abstract: A breathing device for assisting patients to breathe by maintaining positive airway pressure during the breathing cycle comprises, in fluid communication, a breathing channel (2) and an exhaust channel (4) extending from a junction therebetween. A gas inlet channel (8) is arranged, so as in use, to introduce gas into said breathing channel (2). A positive pressure may be maintained in the breathing channel (2), wherein the axis of said gas inlet channel (8) is laterally offset (10) at the point at which the gas inlet channel (8) introduces the gas into the breathing channel (2) from the axis of the narrowest part of the breathing channel (2).

Abstract: An arrangement and method for detecting spontaneous respiratory effort of a patient receiving ventilatory support by a breathing circuit. The nasal cannula control system includes a nasal cannula assembly having two distinct lumens. A different pressure sensor is positioned to detect the pressure difference between each of the two lumens, thereby determining the differential pressure from within the patient's nostrils and within a breathing mask. The nasal cannula control system includes a gas sampling system such that the amount of a monitored gas discharged or exhaled by the patient can be monitored using the same nasal cannula assembly used to generate the differential pressure signal.

Abstract: Components of a CPAP or other patient ventilation apparatus have a remotely-readable identification tag encoded with component identification data. The flow generator controller 40 is programmed to receive data derived from the identification tag from a tag reader, and to adapt functions of the flow controller to coordinate with the component.

Abstract: The functional residual capacity (FRC) value of a subject's lungs determined for each breath is related a volume dilution factor kn and the final FRC value is determined at the point where the volume dilution factor kn reaches a predetermined volume dilution factor value. The determination of the final FRC value can be based on interpolation or extrapolation from a measured breath data series. The volume dilution factor may be normalized value. This is achieved by division of all volume dilution factors with the initially determined volume dilution factor. With normalization, the compartments in which gas concentration change is achieved slowly are referenced with the faster, more effective compartments, thus giving a ventilation profile of the lungs.

Abstract: A ventilator device and system comprising a rotating compressor, preferably a drag compressor, which, at the beginning of each inspiratory ventilation phase, is accelerated to a sufficient speed to deliver the desired inspiratory gas flow, and is subsequently stopped or decelerated to a basal flow level to permit the expiratory ventilation phase to occur. The ventilator device is small and light weight enough to be utilized in portable applications. The ventilator device is power efficient enough to operate for extended periods of time on internal or external batteries. Also provided is an oxygen blending apparatus which utilizes solenoid valves having specific orifice sizes for blending desired amounts of oxygen into the inspiratory gas flow. Also provided is an exhalation valve having an exhalation flow transducer which incorporates a radio frequency data base to provide an attendant controller with specific calibration information for the exhalation flow transducer.

Abstract: A method, system and device are provided for the determination of leaks in a respirator. An inspiration pressure pinsp is recorded during an inspiration time Tinsp with a measuring device. The inspiration pressure pinsp is varied during consecutive breaths I. Leaks are determined as to leak volumes VLi from the product of pinspi and Tinspi in accordance with the equation VLi=A×pinspiB×Tinspi while the parameters A and B are determined in an analyzing unit by a regression model with pinsp as the regressor.

Abstract: Methods, systems, assemblies, computer program products and devices deliver hyperpolarized gas by: (a) providing a gas delivery valve with at least one gas flow path therein, the valve comprising a valve body and at least one spool held in the valve body; (b) transmitting a pilot command fluid pulse signal to the at least one spool to introduce pressure onto the spool to force the spool to translate an actuation distance in the valve body; and (c) opening and/or closing the at least one gas flow path in response to the transmitted signal to deliver hyperpolarized gas to a subject.

Abstract: A filtering face mask that includes a mask body that is adapted to fit at least over the nose and mouth of a wearer to create an interior gas space when worn; and an exhalation valve that is in fluid communication with the interior gas space. The exhalation valve includes a valve seat with a seal surface and an orifice through which exhaled air may pass to leave the interior gas space; and a flexible flap that is mounted to the valve seat such that the flap makes contact with the seal surface when the valve is in its closed position and such that the flap can flex away from the seal surface during an exhalation to allow exhaled air to pass through the orifice. The flap is unbiased when in its closed position and exhibits a cantilever bend ratio of 0.0050 or less.

Abstract: A breathing arrangement includes a patient interface, at least one inlet conduit, and a headgear assembly. The patient interface includes a mouth covering assembly including a cushion structured to sealingly engage around exterior of a patient's mouth in use, a nozzle assembly including a pair of nozzles structured to sealingly engage within nasal passages of a patient's nose in use, and a flexible element connecting the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly. The at least one inlet conduit is structured to deliver breathable gas into at least one of the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly for breathing by the patient. The headgear assembly is removably connected to at least one of the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly so as to maintain the mouth covering assembly and the nozzle assembly in a desired position on the patient's face.

Abstract: A tracheotomy tube apparatus includes an outer cannula having first and second ends, and a fenestration along the length of the outer cannula between the first and second ends. The apparatus further includes a first inner cannula sized for insertion into the outer cannula. The first inner cannula has a raised region substantially to close the fenestration when the first inner cannula is inserted into the outer cannula. The apparatus further comprises a second inner cannula for insertion into the outer cannula when the first inner cannula is removed therefrom. The second inner cannula includes a resilient region which lies adjacent the fenestration when the second inner cannula is properly oriented within the outer cannula, a valve at an end thereof and a region between the resilient region and the end thereof which provides a passageway between the second inner cannula and the outer cannula when the second inner cannula is properly oriented within the outer cannula.

Abstract: An improved tracheal tube anti-disconnect device for securing a ventilator tube to an adapter that is connected to a tracheal tube. The device is comprised of a neck band that includes a pair of anchoring strips that releasably connect the neck band to a neck plate, an anti-disconnect fastening assembly that releasably secures to the neck band and which positively retains a ventilator circuit in communication with the tracheal tube. A retention means is provided on the neck band to prevent the anti-disconnect fastening assembly and the anchoring strips from disconnection with the neck band, thereby ensuring the communication between the ventilator circuit and the tracheal tube.

Abstract: The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or a copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by imposing a secondary shape on a resilient structure, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. The resilient structure is then restrained by the walls of the fallopian tube, imposing anchoring forces as it tries to resume the secondary shape.

Abstract: The device of the present invention provides for a prophylactic and prosthetic condom to be worn by a male person which can add to the size of the male sexual organ. The condom is constructed to have a two-layer tubular sheath member which is formed of a suitable elastic material such as latex. It has an open end for receiving a penis therein and an opposite closed end. Between the two layers of the sheath is disposed a chemically reactive expandable material. The expandable material reacts to a chemical reactant which is introduced by the user or by some other suitable means. When packaged for sale, the present invention will be as compact as an ordinary condom. When in use, the material inside the condom, by reaction to a chemical, will expand adding to the size of the wearer's penis.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a shoulder press for holding the shoulders of a subject out of the way of an X-ray view by exerting a downward pressure upon the shoulders by means of the device so that all the vertebrae are visible in the X-ray, the shoulder press comprising a horizontal member and two vertical members, the vertical members having attachments for placing on the shoulders of the subject.

Abstract: A carrier is sized and configured for placement in or on a tissue region. The carrier includes at least one interior compartment. At least one ferromagnetic material is carried within the compartment. The compartment and the ferromagnetic material are mutually sized and configured to allow movement of the ferromagnetic material within the compartment in response to magnetic interaction with a magnetic material located outside the carrier. The magnetic interaction can include either a magnetic attracting force or a magnetic repelling force. The carrier can be used in association with a source of magnetism sized and configured for placement in or on a tissue region outside the carrier for magnetic interaction with the ferromagnetic material carried within the compartment, e.g., to stabilize the orientation of a tissue region within an airway.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods resist posterior movement of the tongue during sleep, thereby keeping an airway open. An implant device has a ferromagnetic structure that, when implanted, occupies only one lateral side of the tongue when implanted. The ferromagnetic structure magnetically interacts with a magnetized material placed in a desired relationship with the tongue to stabilize a preferred tongue orientation.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods employ at least one ferromagnetic structure sized and configured for placement in a tissue region. A component is attached to the structure to stabilize its placement in the tissue region. An anchoring structure holds the component in a state of tension. The anchoring structure can, e.g., take the from of an anchoring body that expands in situ. The anchoring structure can be adjustable for adjusting the state of tension. The component can be elastic, to deflect under load in a prescribed manner and to recover an initial shape when unloaded.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. An implantable device is inserted into the tongue. The implantable device is a flexible elongated structure, which may be a curved or jointed filament; of a sufficient length and diameter to provide support, when implanted, sufficient to restrain obstructive movement of the tongue during sleep.

Abstract: An airway implant device for maintaining and/or creating an opening in air passageways is disclosed. Methods of using the device are also disclosed. The airway implant device comprises an actuator element to control the opening of an air passageway. Preferably the actuator element is an electroactive polymer element. Energizing of the electroactive polymer element provides support for the walls in order to prevent the collapse of an air passageway. Some embodiments of the invention include a sensor capable of sensing the possible occurrence of an apneic event and activating the actuator element of the airway implant device. Some embodiments include a housing designed to conform to the shape of the palate. Some embodiments include an attachment element to secure the device to tissue. Methods of treating airway disorders such as sleep apnea and snoring with the airway implant device are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The device and method for preventing unwanted oral activity includes providing and selecting a perforated oral tape, drying the teeth, clenching the teeth, and applying the perforated oral tape to the upper and lower teeth of the user. The oral tape secures the upper and lower teeth together, thus preventing the unwanted oral activity. The oral tape is a flexible sheet of tear-resistant material having an adhesive back surface and a plurality of apertures defined therethrough. A pull tab is disposed on the front surface of the flexible sheet. The oral tape is adapted to adhere to the teeth of a user and secure the lower and upper teeth together so that the mouth of a user remains closed. The apertures in the tape allow air and saliva to pass therethrough. The unwanted oral activity may be snoring, smoking, snacking or the like.

Abstract: A guide for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The instrument guide has an elongate bifurcated flexible body having a first flexible member and a second flexible member joined together at a fork. The fork is located at a distal end of the bifurcated flexible body and the first flexible member has a first free end and the second flexible member has a second free end. A pocket is attached to the elongate bifurcated flexible body about the fork. An anchor positioned on or near to one of the first free end or the second free end, the anchor attaching the guide to a surgical instrument. And, a connector can be provided to attach the guide to a surgical instrument. The connector comprises a first portion of the connector on the surgical instrument and a second portion of the connector about a first end of the guide. When the second portion of the connector is operably connected with the first portion of the connector, at least a portion of the connector rotates.

Abstract: A pad having a plurality of sections joined together such that the thickness of the pad can be adjusted to a plurality of thicknesses by folding or unfolding the pad. A measuring device is detachable from the pad for estimating the maturity of a child. The measurements taken with the measuring device are associated with indicia, which are correlated with indicia on the pad that indicate if the pad has been configured to position the spine of the child so the child's airways and spine are simultaneously aligned.

Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for remodeling the tongue. One or more spaces or cavities are formed in the tongue using, for example, surgical or RF ablative techniques. The cavities can be closed or collapsed by inserting a tethered soft tissue anchor into the tongue and attaching the tethered portion of the soft tissue anchor to a bony structure such as the mandible or hyoid bone in order to exert a collapsing force on the one or more spaces or cavities. The insertion pathway of the tethered soft tissue anchor may pass adjacent to or even through one or more cavities. Also disclosed herein is a tongue remodeling system that includes means for creating a space in the tongue, and a tissue anchor configured to close the space. The tissue anchor may be tethered or expandable.

Abstract: A method for delivering a pharmaceutical composition to a human or animal nail, said method comprising forming several partial orifices in a nail with an appropriate device and applying a pharmaceutical composition in the orifices. Preferably the device comprises a laser programmed in a way to drill arrays of partial orifices where each partial orifices can be drilled with a single laser shot or, optionally with several laser shots. Preferably the partial orifices have similar depths across the nail. The method of the invention allows for the continuous treatment of diseases over a period of time with a minimum of patient discomfort combined with a high degree of efficacy.

Abstract: Filter plugs or sticks are directed from a filter maker onto a pair of conveyor rollers counter-rotating substantially in contact one with another at a point of tangency and furnished with equispaced peripheral flutes by which the single sticks are taken up and transferred from an infeed position to a release position. The flutes occupying a limited sector of each roller are connected selectively to a source of suction by an internal valve mechanism composed of a slide positionable to set the width of the sector, and a selector sleeve slidable axially between operating positions in which suction is generated across the sector through flutes spaced apart respectively at a longer pitch, and at a shorter pitch equivalent to half of the longer pitch.

Abstract: Tobacco products (2), typically cigarettes, are manufactured on a line (1) including a cigarette maker (3) and a filter tip attachment machine (4), both equipped with a number of production devices and units connected to respective master control units (82, 83) and visual display units (84). Key characteristics of sample tobacco products (2) are tested by an auxiliary inspection unit (45) forming part of a monitoring and control system associated with the manufacturing line (1), and connected up to a common interface network (48) so that signals reflecting the monitored characteristics can be fed back to a number of control units (81) associated respectively with the devices and the units of the line (1) on which the characteristics in question depend, and programmed to pilot corrective actions in response to the feedback signal.

Abstract: The Invention provides an improved device for storing a fire-ignition device and attaching such device to a cigarette package. The Invention is comprised of a large Fabric Band, which attaches securely to a cigarette package, a Small Fabric Loop which attaches securely to a fire-ignition device, and a tether which can be extended and retracted via a retractable mechanism embedded in the Fabric Band or the Small Fabric Loop. The tether can be extended to such an extent that the enwrapped fire-ignition device may be used to light cigarettes the user has withdrawn from the enwrapped cigarette package and placed in the user's mouth.

Abstract: A confectionary composition is used in a method of reducing stress and the urge to smoke in abstaining tobacco users. The confectionary composition includes at least one of a sugar or a sugar alcohol and an effective amount of stress-reducing flavoring agent. Where the confectionary composition is a chewing gum, the composition includes a water soluble bulk portion and a water insoluble base portion. The stress-reducing flavoring agent can be one or more of peppermint flavor, vanilla flavor, or peach flavor. The stress-reducing flavoring agent reduces an abstaining tobacco user's urge to smoke and can reduce the level of salivary Cortisol in the abstaining tobacco user. The method reduces stress in tobacco users who must temporarily abstain from tobacco use and can reduce consumption of tobacco by tobacco users by increasing the interval between consumption events.

Abstract: A method and system for capturing and analyzing an image of a moving web of cigarette paper having a plurality of transverse banded regions. The captured images of the moving web of cigarette paper are analyzed to determine various characteristics of a population of cigarettes made with the cigarette paper. Each captured image is decomposed into a matrix of grey scale values associated with individual pixels of the image. The values are further processed to determine a width of a banded region on the cigarette paper. The average widths of banded regions, as well as the standard deviation of widths may be analyzed and correlated to freeburn and ignition propensity characteristics of a population of cigarettes formed from the measured cigarette paper.

Abstract: A method of making a brand change, on an automatic production system for processing tobacco articles and which produces a first product from first materials; the method has the steps of: stopping the automatic production system once production of the first product is completed; feeding second materials onto the automatic production system; restarting the automatic production system to commence production of a second product from the second materials; checking all the second products in a first lot to ensure each second product in the first lot conforms with production specifications; externally marking each second product in the first lot conforming with production specifications; and generating a pass signal when a given number of consecutive second products conforming with production specifications is produced.

Abstract: A nail care implement comprised of a closed loop having top and bottom extending surfaces containing abrasive or buffing material suitable for treating and grooming nails or cuticles and a method for grooming the nails using the implement.

Abstract: An implement for grooming nails in the form of a U shaped open loop having first and second top surfaces having nail grooming material affixed thereto, a packaged nail implement in a easer and a method for grooming nails.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing hairbrush with a regulation valve is disclosed for dispensing hair products onto a user's hair and/or scalp, particularly viscous fluids, such as gel, mousse, or thick conditioners, in a drizzling manner. The valve is adjustable for use with various fluids depending upon viscosity levels, as well as amounts of fluid to dispense. Use of the hairbrush prevents a user from unwanted contact on a user's hands with fluids. Many hair products can be sticky or cause dry skin on a user's hands, and in some cases, a user's skin may become irritated by a hair product that may not irritate the user's scalp. Further, use of a fluid dispensing hairbrush can expedite one's hair preparation routine substantially.

Abstract: A device for applying a hair coloring product to a lock of scalp hair includes a pair of gripping members. Each gripping member comprises a free end including an inner faces, an outer face, and a plurality of fibers extending from the inner face. The pluralities of fibers are configured to be loaded with the hair coloring product, and the device is configured so that application of a pressing force to at least one of the gripping members moves at least one of the inner faces toward the other inner face so as to enable application of the hair coloring product to a lock of hair positioned between the inner faces.

Abstract: This bead snaps onto the hair instead of having to use a tool or to thread each bead individually. A one-peace barrette appears on the hair as if it is three or four individual bead.

Abstract: A detachable hair addition for attaching to existing hair to create the appearance of longer and or thicker hair. The detachable hairpiece includes a push in hair pin like hair clip having an attached natural or synthetic hair weft, said hair weft encompasses a thin bendable wire thru-out the entire length thus allowing a secure attachment to said hair pin in such way that the clip is substantially concealed by the supplemental hair weft when the hair pin is attached to the wearers natural hair.

Abstract: A dental article comprising a primary strand of coated dental floss and accessory fibers of uncoated dental floss attached to the primary strand by overhand knots or other means is provided. The article provides effective cleaning of embrasures of the dentition due to its unique geometry as well as stimulation to the gingival tissue.