Abstract: Needle-spring locking device for pump-injectors (injectors) of diesels, in which in order to significantly increase the lift and closing pressures of the nozzle needle, the locking spring (17) is disposed in the central cavity of the body around the outer surface of the plunger's bushing (2) and is connected with the needle (14) via a transversal cross-arm (15) disposed in the plunger bushing (2). This allows for increasing the average diameter of the needle spring (17) from 1.2-1.4 cm to 2-2.5 cm, and the spring power from 35-50 kgf to 180-220 kgf, respectively. In this case, the lift pressure of the nozzle body (10) (when the needle diameter is 0.6 cm) can amount to about 1200 kgf/cm2, and the closing pressure of the nozzle body (10) can amount to about 800 kgf/cm2, which corresponds to maximum injection pressures of 2000-2500 kgf/cm, as required for ensuring greater fuel efficiency and lower exhaust smoke and particle matter emission in future diesels.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a direct injection type spark ignition internal combustion engine can prevent the deterioration of combustion resulting from fuel adhesion according to the deterioration of performance of an injector. The apparatus includes a variety of kinds of sensors that detect an operating condition of an internal combustion engine, a target fuel injection amount calculation section that calculates a target amount of fuel to be injected based on the engine operating state, a fuel injection pressure control section that controls the injection pressure of fuel to be injected into a combustion chamber, a fuel injection timing control section, and a combustion state detection section that detects the deterioration of combustion of the internal combustion engine. The fuel injection timing control section includes a fuel pressure correction section that corrects the fuel injection pressure.

Abstract: An exhaust system for receiving exhaust gas of an engine is provided. The exhaust system comprises a cooler configured to cool at least a portion of exhaust gas, a pressure sensor configured to measure an exhaust pressure drop across the cooler, and a controller configured to determine exhaust flowrate as a function the measured pressure drop across the cooler. Also provided is a method for operating an engine. The method comprises the steps of combusting a fuel and air mixture, exhausting at least some of the combusted fuel and air mixture as exhaust gas to an exhaust system of an engine, cooling at least some of the combusted exhaust gas in a cooler, measuring pressure drop of the exhaust gas across the cooler, and determining a flowrate of the exhaust gas across the cooler as a function of pressure drop.

Abstract: A method for recirculating exhaust gas includes operating an intake valve to open an intake port of a combustion chamber, operating an exhaust valve to open an exhaust port of the combustion chamber, and directing exhaust gas from the exhaust port to an exhaust recirculation port of the combustion chamber. The method also includes operating an exhaust recirculation valve to open the exhaust recirculation port to allow the exhaust gas to enter the combustion chamber and determining at least one valve actuation condition for controlling actuation of each of the intake valve and the exhaust recirculation valve.

Abstract: Ignition apparatus 10 includes high tension ignition cable 56. The cable 56 is of low electrical resistance per unit length. A central core 100 of the cable 56 is formed of carbon fibre filaments. An insulating layer 110 is provided around the core 100. A semiconductor layer 120 is provided around the insulating layer 110. Another insulating layer 130 is provided around the semiconductor layer 120. A layer of yarn around the other insulating layer 130 forms a protecting layer 140. A protective layer 150 of a flame retardant material forms an outer layer of the cable 56. The ignition apparatus 10 also includes one or more of: a field stabilizer device 30 for stabilizing and regulating high tension voltage in the cable 56; resistor spark plugs 60; connectors fitted to ends of the cable 56 that include resistors therein, such as resistor spark plug boots.

Abstract: An ignition coil device mounted on the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine. The ignition coil includes: a cylindrical pipe inserted into a plug hole while a first clearance is formed between the cylindrical pipe and the plug hole; a coil tower arranged over the cylindrical pipe; a seal member arranged below the coil tower for sealing the plug hole; and a cover arranged between the seal member and the coil tower. The seal member is formed with an air bleeding hole extending from the first clearance to a side of the coil tower. The air bleeding hole includes a protruding opening. A circumferential wall portion is positioned on the outer circumference side of the protruding opening while a second clearance is formed between the cover and a periphery of the protruding opening.

Abstract: A pneumatic gun sized and designed to appear like and operate in a manner similar to a conventional handgun. The gun may include a removable magazine storing projectiles and propellant. The entire magazine may be small enough to fit into a handle of the gun (e.g., with a pistol grip). The magazine may be integrated with propellant and projectile portions locked together or separable. Standard carbon dioxide cartridges fit within the magazine. Projectiles may be staggered to increase the maximum magazine load. A user may selectively release just the projectile portion of the magazine, in order to leave the propellant undisturbed until fully expended. The magazine may be completely removed from the gun without substantial loss of propellant.

Abstract: An analog tool for replaceably attaching to a low-pressure regulator and to a high-pressure regulator of a paint-ball gun one-at-a-time to fine tune gas pressure of the paint-ball gun. The analog tool includes a tube and a pressure gauge. The tube fluidly communicates with and replaceably attaches to the low-pressure regulator and to the high-pressure regulator one-at-a-time. The pressure gauge fluidly communicates with the tube to display the gas pressure at the low-pressure regulator and at the high-pressure regulator one-at-a-time for use in fine tuning the gas pressure at and via the low-pressure regulator to allow the bolt of the paint-ball gun to move from the front of the paint-ball gun to the back of the paint-ball gun without breaking each paint-ball as each paint-ball goes through the barrel of the paint-ball gun and thereby reduce air needed to move the bolt, and for use in fine tuning the gas pressure at and via the high-pressure regulator to be within regulations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pneumatically operated, projectile impelling apparatus having a single pulse driven pneumatic bolt/valve assembly. The assembly is used in an action mechanism in operative communication with a trigger group and a gun barrel. A single gas pulse operated bolt/valve assembly in the action mechanism operates on the input of a single gas pressure flow signal pulse to complete a complete firing cycle of chambering and launching a loaded projectile and to load a next projectile. The gas pulse is provided by trigger actuated fast acting, high flow rate gas valve disposed between a constant gas pressure flow supply and the action mechanism.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for connecting to an external heating unit to safely heat an enclosed area such as a house under construction comprises an air transfer assembly for positioning in the house, said assembly having an air intake conduit for connecting to the external heating unit; a flue for carrying exhaust gases to an outside window of the house; and an electric fan for blowing air over the air intake conduit and through a vent in the air transfer assembly. The apparatus may further include a thermostat for shutting off the system at a preset temperature, a plurality of raised legs, a humidifier attachment, and a draft fan for an inlet end of the external heating unit to reduce backflow of exhaust gases when the external heating unit is cycled off and purge ignitable gases before the external heating unit cycles on.

Abstract: An exemplary fireplace glass panel system is configured to facilitate access to the interior portion of a glass panel in a direct vent gas fireplace. The fireplace glass panel system comprises: a fireplace; a firebox, having an opening, disposed within the fireplace; a panel configured to cover the firebox opening; an actuation mechanism configured to permit the panel to pivot about a pivot axis on one side of the panel, the actuation mechanism further comprising a linkage configured to guide the rotation of the panel about the pivot axis and to stop the rotation about the pivot axis at an open position; wherein the actuation mechanism is configured to facilitate access to the interior portion of the panel without removing the panel from the firebox; and a securing mechanism configured to secure the panel in a closed position when access to the firebox interior is not desired.

Abstract: An electric household appliance for steam cooking is disclosed, suitable in particular but not exclusively for preparing the so called scrambled eggs, comprising: a basement; a body formed by two separable components, whose lower component comprises the water tank and the resistor for its heating, while the upper component, comprising a spring valve for the steam passage, forms a bearing surface; a container for the food to be cooked, to be placed on the bearing surface; a closure lid with a food mixing device; and an arm, comprising a conduit which allows the diffusion of the steam in the food container and a turbine fan, activated by the steam, which allows the movement of the food mixing device. This appliance allows to steam the food in a quick and healthy way and it is simple, economic and easy to clean.

Abstract: A multi-zone gas fireplace system and method for control are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the multi-zone gas fireplace system comprises a firebox, a multi-zone burner system, and a control system. The multi-zone burner system comprises a plurality of burners located in a plurality of zones, a plurality of control valves coupled to the plurality of burners, a gas supply which supplies a gas to the burners, and an ignition source configured to ignite the gas. The control system comprises an input element responsive to a user input, a processor in communication with the input element, and an output element in communication with the processor, such that the control system is operative to automatically provide a variable flame display in conjunction with the multi-zone burner system.

Abstract: A skylight/solar fluid (e.g. water) heating apparatus and method involve providing a housing adapted for mounting on a building and a light-transmitting outer cover on the housing so that light can enter the housing. A solar fluid heater is disposed in the housing interiorily of the cover in a manner to absorb solar radiation for heating a working fluid thereof and also to allow some light to pass through the housing into the building.

Abstract: This invention provides a thermal energy system comprising a heat exchanger for transferring thermal energy between a source and a load, the heat exchanger having a primary side associated with the source, and a secondary side for conducting a fluid associated with the load, wherein the secondary side of the heat exchanger is passively back-flushed upon consumption of a portion of the fluid. Passive back-flushing prevents fouling of the heat exchanger due to sediments, scale, and mineral deposits which may be present in the circulating fluid.

Abstract: The tubular radiation absorbing device (1) for solar thermal applications includes a central tube (3) made of chromium steel, particularly stainless steel; a glass tubular jacket (2) surrounding the central tube so as to form a ring-shaped space (6); and a barrier coating (4) on at least an interior side of the central tube (3), which is substantially impermeable to hydrogen and contains chromium oxide. The barrier coating (4) is provided by a process in which the central tube (3) is treated with steam containing free hydrogen at a temperature of 500° C. to 700° C.

Abstract: The tubular radiation absorbing device (1) for solar thermal applications has a central tube (2) and a glass tubular jacket (3) surrounding the central tube (2) so that a ring-shaped space (4) is formed between the central tube (2) and the tubular jacket (3). The ring-shaped space (4) contains at least one inert gas with a partial pressure of 3 to 200 mbar. Alternatively in another embodiment a gas-tight closed container (10) filled with at least one inert gas is arranged in the ring-shaped space (4). The container (10) has a device for supplying inert gas to the ring-shaped space (4) in order to compensate for increased heat losses due to diffusion of hydrogen into the ring-shaped space (4) from the heat carrier medium.

Abstract: A belt for protecting an infant with a herniated belly button. The belt comprises a substantially soft sleeve like member for encircling an infant so as to cover such herniated belly button. The substantially soft sleeve like member having a first predetermined shape and formed of a first predetermined material. A stiff-ribbed portion made of a second predetermined material and having a second predetermined shape and a predetermined width is designed for insertion into the substantially soft sleeve like member for providing support to such herniated belly button. Hook and loop material is used for securing one end of the belt to another portion of the belt around a body of such infant so that such belt is sufficiently tight so as to securely hold the belly button in, while preventing sores and discomfort to such infant.

Abstract: A liquid discharging device includes: a discharge head mounting unit having first and second electrical terminals; a power source; a switch controlling connection between the power source and the electrical terminals; and a control unit controlling the switch; wherein a driving circuit driving a liquid discharge head is closed by attachment thereof to the mounting unit; the power source can selectively output multiple voltages; and the control unit selectively effects a state for supply of a discharge electrical power, in which electric power sufficient for a discharging actuator of the discharge head to discharge liquid is supplied thereto by controlling the switch, and a state for diagnosis, in which, wherein electric power insufficient for the discharging actuator to discharge liquid is supplied thereto by controlling the switch, and in which the voltage of at least one of the terminals is measured, and information of the state of the power source, discharging actuator, and driving circuit, is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a step-by-step mechanism, particularly for hand-held devices for the portioned delivery of medicaments to be inhaled, comprising a graduated collar, which can be moved during an actuation stroke and which encircles the center axis of the housing. In order to provide a step-by-step mechanism of the aforementioned type with a more reliable operation while, in a spatially advantageous manner, having a simplified design, the invention provides that the switching finger(s) are permitted to slope upward from a hub located in the center.

Abstract: A flow indicating system that includes a conduit that contains a substance, wherein the conduit defines a path along which the substance primarily flows and a viewing port attached to the conduit and the viewing port prevents substantially non-ambient atmosphere gases and substances from escaping therefrom and allows visualization of an internal space defined by the viewing port. A flow indicator that is positioned within the conduit so as to be viewed via the viewing port and is positioned so as to not to substantially interfere with a flow of the substance along the path.

Abstract: A new dry powder inhaler is developed as a pulmonary medicine delivery device for dispersing precise tiny dosages (10 ?g-50 mg) of pure carrier-free ultra-fine powdered medicament (<5 ?m aerodynamics particle size) into a patient's lung. The powder is drawn from the blister cell and dispersed through an outlet tube assisted by two air streams. The first air stream goes through a the blister cell from its upstream side, to significantly fluidize the medicament in the dose to flow upward. The second one extracts the fluidized powder from downstream of the blister cell for further deagglomeration and dispersion of the medicament powder by shear force. The rotating multi-dose blister can hold up to 60 doses, which are pre-metered with pure ultra-fine powdered medicament. So that it has higher drug loading capability in small volumes, compared to most current dry powder inhalers, which usually use some excipient.

Abstract: A breathing apparatus is operable in self-contained and filtered modes of operation. In the self-contained mode of operation, a breathable gas is delivered to a user from a self-contained source of breathing gas. In a second, filtered mode of operation, a suction source draws ambient air through a filter removing contaminants and delivers filtered ambient air to the user. A method of delivering air to a subject is also provided.

Abstract: A full face respiratory protection device that comprises a face seal; one or more parts for supplying clean air to the interior gas space; a harness for supporting the mask on a wearer's face; and a lens that is coupled to the face seal and that assists in establishing an effective field of view greater than 95% and a peripheral field of view greater than 60%.

Abstract: A respiratory device includes a face seal and a unitary body that forms an interface with the face seal and includes a lens and a chassis. The chassis includes at least one port for fluidic connection.

Abstract: A harness for securing a face seal assembly to a user's head comprises a lower harness portion and an upper harness portion. The lower harness portion has a plurality of connecting members that are connectable to a lower portion of a face seal assembly. The upper harness portion is separable from the lower harness portion. The upper harness portion comprises a front section having a plurality of connecting members that are connectable to a top portion of the face seal assembly and a rear section adapted to be removably secured to the lower harness portion.

Abstract: A device for holding a nasal cannula on a patient includes a band formed of a generally flat strip of material, a first pair of fasteners at a first lateral side of the band for releasably securing one of the medical tubes to the band, and a second pair of fasteners at a second lateral side of the band, opposite the first lateral side, for releasably securing the other of the medical tubes to the band. The first medical tube extends from the nasal cannula to upwardly extend through one of the first pair of fasteners and then loops to downwardly extend through the other of the first pair of fasteners. The second medical tube extends from the nasal cannula to upwardly extend through one of the second pair of fasteners and then loops to downwardly extend through the other of the second pair of fasteners.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of producing an auto induced biological barrier against spermatozoids and/or other microorganisms including viruses and/or pre cancers or non invasive cancers involving the production of an autoimmune reaction in a host in need of such auto-inducement.

Abstract: This disclosure describes certain exemplary embodiments of a patient support having a plurality of vertically-oriented on substantially can-shaped inflatable bladders. In one embodiment, the patient support includes a plurality of pressure sensors positioned underneath the bladders. In another embodiment, the patient support includes a support layer positioned above the vertical bladders. In still another embodiment, the patient support includes one or more filler portions that are selectable so that the patient support may conform to bed frames having different deck configurations.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, an apparatus for treating a breathing condition includes a body, a threaded member, a hook, and a receiver. The body comprises a front stop, a rear stop, and a guide extending between the stops. The threaded member couples between the stops and rotates relative to the body. The hook couples to the guide, comprises a threaded passage and an arm that engages a lower arch, and travels in a forward direction along the guide to adjust the position of the lower arch. The receiver couples to the lower arch and comprises a shelf that engages the arm of the hook. The apparatus may include an extender coupled to the receiver and providing a shelf that is more rearward than the shelf of the receiver. The apparatus may include a post that couples the apparatus to another device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical system utilizing a medical drape adapted to overlay the body of a patient. The drape of the present invention has a lower surface for engaging the patient and a fluid impervious upper surface containing at least one adhesive portion. In one embodiment, the drape of the present invention is adapted for use in conjunction with one or more unique surgical retractors. The present invention provides a series of elastic stays each having an adhesive portion capable of releasably attaching to the adhesive portion(s) of the medical drape. In this manner, the present invention allows medical personnel to gently and effectively pull back tissue in preparation for, and during, surgical procedures. Further, the elastic capability of the stays allow medical personnel to adjust the amount of tension applied to retracted tissue during surgical procedures.

Abstract: A mouthguard device for use by an athlete in competition and the like, using a resilient material formed into a mouthguard and a flavor agent incorporated into the resilient material prior to formation thereof into the mouthguard. The preferred mouthguard has a two tray system that includes the flavoring agent in the tray contacting the user's taste buds. Preferred flavors are selected from citrus types such as lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit, ginger types, berry types such as raspberry, strawberry, and blueberry, and mint types such as peppermint, spearmint, and wintergreen. Also preferred are flavoring agent includes a combination of at least two flavoring agents, and particularly wherein the combination is selected from spearmint/orange, cinnamon/clove/orange, and lemon/mint or, wherein the combination is any flavoring agent and a small amount of citrus.

Abstract: A dental protection device for a laryngoscope includes an elongated pad with a top surface and a bottom surface, an adhesive applied to the bottom surface and a pull-tab attached to the pad.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of saving the lives of people by providing a protective “belt” around the chest area so that a person can breath freely in a stampede situation.

Abstract: A device that is used to turn a non-ambulatory patient in a hospital bed from left to right. The device has a padded cushion made with a single sheet of washable vinyl material and is filled with a poly-down bonded quilt batting which is placed inside of the vinyl sheet and covered with a cotton lining. This padded cushion is placed in the center of the device. There are two nylon straps that run through the length of the cushion and are encased in a sleeve that is sewn into the cotton lining which extends out of both ends if the padding to be placed on the top and bottom bed rails. At the end of both straps are Velcro and two metal grommets in which metal, plastic clamps, or restraint straps are used to affix the straps to the bed railing holding patient in position.

Abstract: A method for treating presbyopia in the eye of a patient includes the step of applying energy to the zonula to weaken the zonula tension or the tension exerted on the zonula sufficiently to reverse the symptoms of presbyopia in the eye. In one example of the method, the energy applied to the zonula is electromagnetic energy, such as provided by a suitable laser.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for performing a coronary artery bypass graft on a beating heart under thoracoscopic visualization without opening the chest wall. At least one small opening is formed in the patient's chest, a target artery for an arterial blood supply is located, instruments are introduced through one or more small openings formed in the patient's chest to prepare the target artery for fluid connection to the coronary artery, and instruments are introduced through one or more small openings formed in the patient's chest to connect the target artery to the coronary artery distal from a stenosis. In a preferred embodiment, a minimal left anterior intercostal thoracotomy provides access to form an anastomosis between the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) and the left anterior descending artery (LAD) while thoracoscopic viewing facilitates harvesting the LIMA.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a cigarette-making machine of the tobacco-injecting type includes an improvement being a handgrip that provides improved ergonomics to a user of the machine. The handgrip is configured to project upward from a top surface of the housing of the machine to position the user's hand distal from the compacting chamber and the hollow nipple, thereby preventing potential user injuries. Furthermore, the handgrip is configured on the top surface to provide the user with a convenient location to apply a downward force to the machine to prevent the machine from sliding on a surface without damaging components of the machine. In another embodiment, a cigarette-making machine of the tobacco-injecting type includes an improvement being an adjustable volume compacting chamber. The cigarette-making machine may include a volume-adjusting member that is configured to axially partition the compacting chamber into a tobacco-receiving portion and a vacant portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filter element adapted to be incorporated into a filter cigarette. The filter element comprises filter material, particles of a magnetized adsorbent, and at least one magnetic substrate. During smoking of a cigarette comprising the filter element, the at least one magnetic substrate can filter (i.e., magnetically attract and trap) the magnetized adsorbent particles or fragments thereof within the filter element.

Abstract: A grasping device for retaining an article includes a carriage extending in a loop between opposing ends with the carriage defining an opening. A jaw extends from each of the ends and away from the carriage to a respective tip for retaining the article between the jaws. The carriage is spring biased such that application of force to the carriage moves the ends and the jaws away from one another to release the article. Likewise, eliminating the force applied to the carriage moves the ends and the jaws toward one another to retain the article. A fastener extends from the grasping device for attaching the grasping device to a surface. The fastener includes a pin for attaching the grasping device to a surface and the fastener is rotatably connected to the carriage for rotating the fastener between an extended and a retracted position.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol generating apparatus which is capable of generating aerosol stably. The aerosol generating apparatus includes a container which mixes a particulate material and a carrier gas to generate a fluidized bed of the particulate material; an aerosol delivery tube which sucks a part of the fluidized bed to deliver the part as an aerosol containing the particulate material and the carrier gas; an optical sensor which measures a position of the fluidized bed; and an adjusting unit which adjusts the position of the aerosol delivery tube based on an information about the position of the fluidized bed measured by the optical sensor. By moving an end of the aerosol delivery tube horizontally along and relative to the top surface of the fluidized bed, it is possible to avoid harmful effect that particle size distribution in the fluidized bed becomes locally non-uniform.

Abstract: A magnetic cigarette filter element is provided comprising a filter material and at least one magnetic substrate. The magnetic substrate can comprise at least one monolithic ferromagnetic substrate in the shape of a disc, ring, ribbon, mesh, rod, cylinder and/or spheroid that is incorporated in, on and/or around the filter rod. The magnetic substrate can filter (i.e., magnetically attract and trap) ferromagnetic particles from the mainstream smoke of a cigarette comprising the magnetic cigarette filter.

Abstract: A smoking article filter includes a flow restrictor and a cavity downstream of the flow restrictor. The flow restrictor includes an orifice or flow channel for directing smoke into the cavity. The filter is attached to the tobacco rod with tipping paper and includes an air-admissible ventilating zone at a location downstream of the restrictor.

Abstract: A kit of preformed artificial nails or tips is disclosed comprising a plurality of artificial nails or tips, a dispenser comprising a container containing fluid and a brush assembly comprising a brush extending from a base, the brush assembly being adapted to be coupled to the container with the brush extending outward therefrom. The base comprises at least one opening therethrough wherein the at least one opening is adapted to allow the fluid to flow across the brush when the brush assembly is coupled to the container and the container is open to permit the flow of fluid. The container is provided with a cover that seals the fluid inside of the container until such time as the integrity of the cover is disturbed by puncturing, removal, or the like. The kit further comprises a package containing the artificial nails, the dispenser, and the applicator cap.

Abstract: A fingernail polish container and applicator includes a cylindrical transparent container having a pump on one end and an angled applicator tip on the other end. Fingernail polish or fingernail polish remover is stored in the container and is forced to and through the applicator tip by operation of the pump.

Abstract: A hair coloring applicator has an applicator body having a top surface and a bottom surface. A neck receiving bore in the bottom surface is adapted to engage a neck of a container. The hair coloring applicator further includes a plurality of solution application prongs, a plurality of comb elements, and a plurality of distribution brushes that extend upwardly from the top surface. A plurality of solution application ducts communicate between the neck receiving bore and a proximal ends of each of the plurality of solution application prongs.

Abstract: Liner tools and kit for aiding in cutting hair. A liner tool comprising a handle portion coupled to at least one guide portion, a level connected to said liner tool, and a constricting mechanism coupled to said handle portion, comprising, a link connected to the guide portion, a first gear connected to said link, an engaging member configured to engage said first gear, a shaft connected to said engaging member, a first biasing member workably coupled to said shaft, a cam workably coupled to said shaft, a lock workably coupled to said cam, rotating said handle portion after activating the lock tightens the curve of the at least one guide portion. A second liner tool comprising a grip coupled to a guide portion, and a level coupled to said liner tool. A tool kit for aid in cutting hair comprising embodiments of the liner tool and second liner tool.

Abstract: The present invention is an eyelash curler comprising a fixed stainless steel spatula with attached handle. It utilizes no moving parts. It is operated by a one-handed procedure, allowing the user to apply controlled pressure onto the lash with just the thumb, resulting in a better curl and less chance of pinching the eyelid. It is more easily sterilized and kept clean than conventional eye curlers, thus reducing the possibility of eye irritation or infection resulting from its use.

Abstract: The case 1 comprises a cover 2 provided with a first hinge member 20, the cover comprising a so-called upper panel 21, a bottom 3 provided with a second hinge member 30, bottom 3 comprising a lower panel 31, a hinge 4 for case 1 formed by interaction of first 20 and second 30 hinge members, a clasp 5, the cover 2 defining a cavity typically comprising a mirror and bottom 3 defining a cavity adapted to contain at least one cosmetic product. It is characterized in that: a) the upper 21 and lower 31 panels comprise upper 211 and lower 311 full bodied portions, and upper 210 and lower 310 hollowed portions, the upper 210 and lower 310 hollowed portions being opposite one another in a manner to delineate an axially extending space 11. b) a so-called secondary case 6 is disposed in the axially extending space (11). Advantages: this case makes it possible to dispose an inert and air stable cosmetic product, with a cosmetic product comprising a volatile component.

Abstract: A dental floss holder for storing and manipulating dental floss used for cleaning a person's teeth includes a housing, a handle, a spool member, a position mechanism and a scraping member. The housing includes a first case and a second case both being engagable with each other, wherein the first case has an accommodation for accommodating the spool member. The handle communicates with the first case and is cooperatively defined by integrally extending from the first and second case, the handle having a penetrate hole located at one end thereof. A user can draw out the floss through the penetrate hole to a desired length and can manipulate the handle together with the floss for dental cleaning without putting the user's finger to the mouth.