Abstract: A multi-rotor internal combustion engine has a plurality of rotary internal combustion units axially distributed along an engine axis. Each unit has a rotor mounted on an eccentric portion of the shaft inside a housing. The housings of adjacent rotary internal combustion units have different angular positions about the engine axis so as to angularly offset the housing from adjacent housings, which may provide for a more uniform temperature distribution around the housings and may also or instead allow optimising of the balancing of pressure induced side loads on the shaft of the rotors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an air input in a rotary engine, including selectively controlling inlet ports communicating with an internal combustion cavity of the engine, the ports located serially downstream of the exhaust port. The inlet ports are controlled to alter air intake at various engine operational stages, such as start up, idle, etc., to allow for varying operational requirements to be met. For example: when a power demand on the engine is lower than a predetermined threshold, control may be effected by opening a primary inlet port and closing a secondary inlet port; and, when the power demand exceeds the predetermined threshold, control may be effected by opening the primary inlet port and opening the secondary inlet port, the secondary inlet port being in communication with the exhaust port throughout portions of the engine revolution to purge exhaust gases.

Abstract: A Wankel engine system having an insert in the peripheral wall of the rotor body, the insert being made of a material having a greater heat resistance than that of the peripheral wall, having a subchamber defined therein and having an inner surface bordering the cavity, the subchamber communicating with the cavity through at least one opening defined in the inner surface and having a shape forming a reduced cross-section adjacent the opening, a pilot fuel injector having a tip received in the subchamber, an ignition element having a tip received in the subchamber, and a main fuel injector extending through the housing and having a tip communicating with the cavity at a location spaced apart from the insert.

Abstract: If a relative rotational phase between a first rotor drivably connected to a crankshaft and a second rotor drivably connected to a camshaft is not an intermediate lock phase when an engine is started, a fuel injection starting timing is delayed more than that of the time when the relative rotational phase is the intermediate lock phase. The delay time is determined according to the working oil temperature of a valve timing mechanism during the engine start or the same oil temperature at the previous stop time of the engine, for example. As a result, the start of the engine can be completed as soon as possible while retaining the startability of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for supplying a high-pressure pump (1) in a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine with fuel, wherein for delivery and for controlling the delivered quantity a delivery pump (3) is used, wherein said delivery pump is arranged in a low-pressure circuit (2) and operated by an electric motor and by means of which, depending on the respective selected engine speed, a certain quantity of fuel is fed to the high-pressure pump (1), in which the fuel is first compressed and then fed to a fuel high-pressure accumulator (4). According to the invention, the fuel pressure on the intake side of the high-pressure pump (1) is controlled by means of a pressure control valve (5), wherein a supply of the high-pressure pump (1) with fuel for lubrication and/or cooling via the low-pressure circuit (2) and the delivery pump (3) is assured when the pressure control valve (5) is in the closed position. The invention further relates to a fuel injection system.

Abstract: Digital hydraulic opposed free piston internal combustion engines having a pair of free pistons in a pair of cylinders defining a combustion chamber above each free piston. The pair of free pistons is arranged to move within the pair of cylinders with parallel axes of free piston motion, and preferably co-linear axes of free piston motion. At least one hydraulic plunger is under each free piston with each hydraulic plunger in a respective hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinders are coupled to electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder valving. A controller controls the electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder valving to control the pair of free pistons to have substantially equal and opposite motions.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine is provided with an exhaust valve which has a tapered plug part, a tube-shaped member which is arranged in a region where the exhaust valve is arranged and which is engaged with the tapered plug part of the exhaust valve at one end part which faces a combustion chamber, and a fluid spring for biasing the tube-shaped member to the side facing the combustion chamber. The tube-shaped member is formed so as to be able to move substantially parallel to the direction of movement of the exhaust valve and the other part abuts against the fluid spring. The fluid spring is formed so as to contract using the change in pressure of the combustion chamber as a drive source when the pressure of the combustion chamber reaches a predetermined control pressure.

Abstract: There are provided a flange mounted in the upper opening of a fuel tank; a fuel pump that takes in a fuel in the fuel tank through a strainer, boosts the pressure of the fuel, and discharges the fuel; a high-pressure filter that filters a fuel that has been discharged from the fuel pump; and a pressure regulator that maintains within a predetermined range the pressure of a fuel that has been filtered by the high-pressure filter. At the bottom portion of the fuel pump including the vapor discharge outlet, there is provided a member that prevents a fuel in the fuel tank from flowing into the pump flow path where the pressure of the fuel is boosted, when pressure loss of the strainer increases.

Abstract: A method of operating an engine comprises introducing into a cylinder volume a non-compression-combustible fuel, such as natural gas, a compression-combustible fuel, such as diesel, and an oxidant and mixing the components for greater than about 275 microseconds, prior to compression combusting the compression-combustible fuel. The mixing may be done such that the two fuels are at least partially homogenized in the cylinder volume. By mixing, or premixing, the two fuels prior to combustion, the compression-combustible fuel is then simultaneously combusted via compression at multiple ignition points in the volume. The second, non-compression-combustible fuel is ignited in response to the combustion of the first fuel. An engine that enables the various methods is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fuel tank for storing an alternate fuel and providing the fuel to an internal combustion engine includes: an inner shell with an internal cavity designed to store fuel; an outer shell configured and positioned relative to the inner shell such that an interstitial volume is created between the inner and outer shells; and a heating unit positioned in the interstitial volume. In some embodiments, the interstitial volume is filled with air; in other embodiments, the interstitial volume is filled with a thermally insulative material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling an exhaust gas recirculation circuit (2c) for an internal combustion engine (M) of a motor vehicle. The engine (M) is linked to an air intake circuit (2a) and to a gas exhaust circuit (2b) linked to the air intake circuit (2a) by the recirculation circuit (2c). A first valve (15) controls the flow of air upstream from the recirculation circuit (2c), and gases that are recirculated within the a second valve (16) controls the flow of exhaust recirculation circuit (2c). In the method of the invention, the recirculation of the exhaust gases is in particular controlled by means of measuring a pressure difference across the terminals of the second valve (16).

Abstract: One embodiment includes product comprising a valve housing constructed and arranged to have a first fluid port, a second fluid port, and a third fluid port secured therein; a first valve disposed in one of the first fluid port, second fluid port or third fluid port and constructed and arranged to block or control flow of fluid there through, the first valve having a first face; a valve actuator shaft extending into one of the first fluid port, second fluid port, or third fluid port and operatively connected to the first valve; a second valve connected to the first valve by a stem portion different from the shaft, the second valve having a first face being constructed and arranged to be rotatable with the first valve and the valve shaft so that the shaft is rotatable to move the first valve between closed and open positions, the second valve is moved to a position that will block at least a portion of another of the first valve port, second valve port, or third valve port to restrict the flow of fluid there th

Abstract: An exhaust gas cooling module for an internal combustion engine includes an exhaust gas recirculation valve comprising an exhaust gas recirculation valve housing having an inlet, an exhaust gas heat exchanger, an exhaust gas non-return valve comprising an exhaust gas non-return valve housing, and two exhaust gas channels. The two exhaust gas channels are arranged in the exhaust gas cooling module so as to separately extend from the inlet of the exhaust gas recirculation valve housing to the exhaust gas non-return valve housing via the exhaust gas heat exchanger.

Abstract: A hybrid archery release including a release body pivotally joined with a roller defining a roller axis, a wrist strap, and a flexible tether extending between and joining the roller and the wrist strap. The release body can be a back tension release body and can have a body including a handle, and the release body can selectively rotate about the roller axis when the handle is engaged by an archer so that the release releases a bowstring held thereby upon such selective rotation. The release also can be configured to remain in a cocked mode as the release is used to draw a bowstring. A method also is provided for drawing and releasing a bowstring with the assistance of the hybrid release.

Abstract: A manifold assembly having a plurality of controls for a domestic kitchen appliance is provided. The assembly includes a structural frame; an esthetic skin fixed to the structural frame; at least one clamp; and a control panel including the plurality of controls, the control panel being replacably removably clamped to the structural frame by the at least one clamp. The structural frame provides structural support for the skin and the control panel, and the structural frame includes control panel locating features that locate the control panel relative to the skin.

Abstract: A broiler reflector is provided between an upper wall of a cooking cavity of a residential oven and a broiler heating element. The broiler reflector helps to direct radiant heat energy emitted upward from the broiler heating element downward towards food items located beneath the broiler heating element. The shape of the broiler reflector helps to ensure that a sufficient amount of the radiant energy is directed to the front and rear portions of an underlying rack to ensure even cooking and even browning. The broiler reflector can include a front reflecting portion and a rear reflecting portion, each of which include first and second reflectors.

Abstract: An exhaust baffle is provided for a domestic appliance. The exhaust baffle includes a support bracket having two tabs, the tabs being configured to slide into engagement with slots formed in the base of the domestic appliance, two support elements, each of the support elements extending from one of the tabs at an angle and having a bearing surface, and a bridging element that extends from the two support elements at an angle, the bridging element connecting the two support elements; a baffle top having a hot gas directing portion that rests on the bearing surfaces of the support bracket and an opening that receives the bridging element; and a baffle bottom having a substantially flat member, the baffle bottom holding the support bracket in the slots when the baffle bottom is in an operating position.

Abstract: A damper system for an exhaust vent of a gas operated oven includes a temperature-reactive member configured to expand when actuated by heating to a pre-determined temperature, and a damper member coupled to the temperature-reactive member, the damper member configured to move with the expansion of the temperature-reactive member to control a size of an opening to the exhaust vent from the gas operated oven.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a solar tracking system. The solar collector has a first end and a second end. The fulcrum is located between the first end and the second end of the solar collector. The solar collector revolves eastward or westward about the fulcrum. The water container is attached to the first end of the solar collector and has a water inlet and a water outlet valve. The first resilient member is secured to and supports an underside of the first end or second end of the solar collector. The first trigger switch is used to detect if the water container is empty of water to open the water input valve to supply water and close the water outlet valve. The second trigger switch is used to detect if the water container is full of water to close the water input valve and open the water outlet valve to drain water out of the water container.

Abstract: Non-evaporable getter pump assembly (1) for a vacuum solar thermal panel, ensuring a quick and efficient heating of the getter pump, comprising: a solar receiver plate (2), having an outer side (20) predisposed for absorbing solar radiation; at least a first supporting plate (3a); at least a non-evaporable getter element (4) interposed between an inner side (21) of the solar receiver plate (2) and the first supporting plate (3a); and holding means for pressing the solar receiver plate (2) and the first supporting plate (3a) against one another sandwiching the non-evaporable getter element (4) between the two plates (2, 3a).

Abstract: Solutions for integrating hydrogen getter in powder form within hydrogen sensitive devices, and hydrogen sensitive devices employing such solutions are described. One of such solutions is a hydrogen getter system with a metallic mesh with closed extremities containing material powders.

Abstract: A solar absorber module is described. The module has a housing with a longitudinal axis with a first tapered housing section with a first, free end, and a second end with a reduced cross-sectional area compared to the first end, and with a second housing section adjoining the second end of the first housing section with a substantially constant cross-section over its length. The module also has a ceramic solar absorber element accommodated in the first end of the first housing section with a first surface that can be oriented toward the solar radiation with an axis of symmetry, and a second surface lying across from the first surface, wherein the solar absorber element has a large number of substantially straight channels connecting the first surface to the second surface. The solar absorber module is accommodated in the first end of the first housing section such that the axis of symmetry of the first surface is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing.

Abstract: The aim is to add a device to vacuum-tube solar collectors so as to prevent overheating thereof. FIG. 1 shows an illustration summarizing the invention applied, in this case, to a vacuum-tube collector of the type consisting of a single glass tube (1) with heat pipe (2) centred inside the glass tube (1) and making contact with heat-absorbing fins (6).

Abstract: A loading dilator for positioning a medical apparatus across an opening formed through a body wall of a patient includes a tubular body having a relatively rigid proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion includes a first relatively flexible segment and a second relatively rigid segment. The first segment is axially extendable from a first length that has a greater diameter than the second segment, to a second length having a diameter that does not substantially exceed the diameter of the second segment. A stylet is movable in a passageway of the tubular body between a first position wherein the first segment has the first length, and a second position wherein the stylet distal end exerts an axially displacing force on the second segment such that the first segment is movable from the first length to the second length.

Abstract: A hood assembly for a protective suit has a hood (41) and a seal (10). The seal extends about the rim of the hood and comprises a sheet composed partly or entirely of resilient material. The sheet is provided with a pocket (14). The pocket (14) has an inner layer (16) for contacting a contoured surface and an outer layer (18), separated by a filler medium (22). The outer layer is curved about the filler medium when no stretching force (26) is applied to the sheet, and as the sheet is subjected to a stretching force a first component of the stretching force is transmitted along the outer layer. As the sheet is subjected to a stretching force the curvature of the outer layer is reduced, so that a pressing force (28) is transmitted from the outer layer, through the filler medium, onto the inner layer. The pressing force presses the inner layer against the contoured surface, so as to reduce fluid flow between the inner layer and the contoured surface.

Abstract: A regulation valve for a life support system for use in an aircraft cabin comprising: a gas inlet for breathable gas, an air mask supply outlet connected to the gas inlet and adapted to direct breathable gas to an air mask, a pressure vest branch interconnected between the gas inlet and an opening for connecting to a pressure vest and adapted to direct breathable gas to and from the pressure vest, a decompression valve adapted to inhibit gas flow from the pressure vest branch to the air mask supply outlet if pressure in the aircraft cabin decreases below a predetermined value, a one-way valve adapted to inhibit gas flow from the pressure vest branch to the air mask supply outlet at a predetermined pressure difference between the pressure vest branch and the gas inlet and a one-way dump valve adapted to direct gas from the pressure vest branch to the environment at a predetermined pressure difference between the pressure vest branch and the gas inlet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provide respiratory ventilation support to a patient by concentrating oxygen with an oxygen generator comprising a nitrogen adsorbing molecular sieve and mixing and supplying the concentrated oxygen and ambient air. The method and apparatus determine parameters for providing respiratory ventilation support to the patient based on an indication of the size of the patient provided by an operator of the apparatus.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a dispenser device for dispensing a medicament, the device including at least one metallic component having at least one non-metallic surface which comes into contact with the medicament during storage or use of the device, in which said non-metallic surface has an interface with the underlying metallic component which substantially comprises metal-fluoride and/or metal carbide moieties.

Abstract: It has a complex shaped hollow body with front mouthpiece (2) covered by dust cap. Drug strip (1) is held in channel (7) with a drug hole (6). Handle (4) with a sharp piercing rod (5) moves on a pivot (10) at the body back. The pierced powder falls through drug hole (6) into drug chamber (23) with a bottom sliding drug release plate (11) having a knob (8), a spring (14) enclosed in sleeves (15,17) and having a drug hole (12). The hollow body has the back air hole (3) with a dust filter (22), then narrows to a jet hole (19) & continues as hollow mouthpiece. A baffle mesh (16) breaks falling powder into a spray. To use, drug strip (1) is pierced by handle (4), inhaler kept in mouth, and knob (8) pressed and inhaled. Plate (11) slides drug hole (12), drug falls on baffle (16), air jet breaks and forms drug spray for more lung deposit. For drugs in capsule, the inhaler is modified with middle placed capsule (26) with a back piercing rod (25).

Abstract: The invention relates to an inhalation device (FIG. 1) having a connection device (4) and a container (8) connected or connectable thereto and collapsing upon inhaling, for intermediately storing an aerosol. In order to increase the fine particle count of the dispensed aerosol, the container (8) at least substantially retains the length thereof when collapsing, and/or tapers down toward the free end thereof.

Abstract: A respiration system feeds an anesthetic gas having, a density ?gas, with a Y-piece for connection to a patient, with a respiration circuit having an inspiration branch and an expiration branch, which extend away from the Y-piece. A first supply line from a branch in the expiration branch leads to an anesthetic gas discharge valve and a second supply line from the branch leads to a reservoir. A too high pressure, opposing expiration, cannot build up in the expiration branch and losses of anesthetic gas are kept to a minimum. A prestressing device exerts a prestressing force onto the valve body of the anesthetic gas discharge valve against the effect of gravity. The mass mvalve and the prestressing force determine a threshold pressure in the anesthetic gas discharge line that results in an opening of the anesthetic gas discharge valve.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing a model-based transformed proportional assist breath type during ventilation of a patient. The disclosure describes a novel breath type that delivers a target pressure calculated based on a predetermined trajectory and a support setting to a triggering patient.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator. The disclosure describes a novel approach for triggering the delivery of a breath to account for cardiogenic artifacts. The disclosure further describes a novel approach for calculating exhaled spirometry to eliminate the effect of cardiogenic artifacts.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an oxygen delivery system that distributes oxygen-enriched air around a patient's head and face without requiring a physical connection to the patient. The oxygen is distributed by the system through one or more fluid outputs, which are operatively connected to an oxygen supply line either directly or indirectly through at least one fluid transmission line, manifold or plenum. This directed oxygen mixes with the air surrounding the patient to produce an oxygen-enriched environment at the exit side of the fluid outputs.

Abstract: A method of automatic delivery of appropriate flow rate of oxygen to a person flying in a pressurized aircraft cabin is disclosed. In one embodiment, a first aneroid valve that is responsive to differential gas pressure in a first altitude range is preset to close at a oxygen starting altitude point based on apriori lung capacity test. Further, flow of oxygen is initiated from an oxygen bottle using quarter turn switching regulator connected to the oxygen bottle via a minimum flow area of main valve to output a mixture of the flow of oxygen and aircraft cabin air into a mixing chamber. Furthermore, the first aneroid valve is gradually closed in response to increasing aircraft cabin pressure altitude to stop the pilot flow of oxygen during the first altitude range. Then, main valve is opened upon closing the first aneroid valve to flow pressurized oxygen into the mixing chamber.

Abstract: A disposable cartridge for holding compressed medical gas includes a substantially cylindrical canister. The canister is delivered by an elongate cylindrical body that is tapered to a reduced diameter end portion having a discharge port or opening formed therein. The discharge port is covered by a pierceable tip that seals the canister to hold compressed medical gas with an interior chamber of the canister. The tip is selectively punctured to discharge the medical gas through the opening for use in a medical procedure.

Abstract: A tracheal tube assembly includes a cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway, the assembly further comprising a reinforcing member and/or extension member. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the cannula. The tracheal tube assembly additionally includes a connector coupled to a proximal end of the cannula, wherein the cannula and the connector form a contiguous passageway for exchanging fluid with the patient airway in operation.

Abstract: Various embodiments of tracheal tube assemblies disclosed herein may include a tubular body having an open distal end for ventilating a patient and a cuff disposed around the tubular body above the open distal end. The cuff may be adapted to be inflated to seal the cuff against a wall of a trachea of the patient. The cuff may include a first portion that spaces the tubular body a first distance from the tracheal wall when inflated and a second portion that spaces the tubular body a second distance from the tracheal wall when inflated. The second distance may be greater than the first distance.

Abstract: The invention described is directed to an intracorporeal occluding device having elements with non-traumatic ends and devices, systems and methods for occluding the lumens of anatomical passageways and/or for delivering drugs or other substances to the bodies of human or animal subjects.

Abstract: A compactable vaginal pessary for managing pelvic organ prolapse is provided. The compactable pessary easily expands once inside a patient's vagina, remaining firmly anchored in the vaginal cavity during movement, thereby effectively countering the effects of any prolapsing organ. In a first embodiment, the vaginal pessary employs an expandable and collapsible frame member, while in a second embodiment; the frame member is an open, substantially cone-shaped, collapsible frame member that is biased to an open position. In a third embodiment, the compactable vaginal pessary is a yieldably extensible, self-retracting pessary. The vaginal pessary of the present invention may be easily inserted and removed by a patient on a daily basis, or as needed, thereby facilitating good hygiene and thus reducing or eliminating common pessary related complications.

Abstract: A fluoroscopy C-arm drape clip for attaching a sterile drape to a C-arm of a fluoroscopy C-arm imaging unit and method of providing a sterile outer surface on a C-arm of a fluoroscopy C-arm imaging unit is provided. The drape clip includes a generally U-shaped band having a pair of legs and an arm. Each of the legs has a first end attached to the arm and a second end spaced from the arm. The legs extend away from the arm in non-parallel, laterally spaced relation with one another and have inner surfaces facing one another and an outer surfaces facing away from one another. Further, an elastic pad is attached to the inner surface of each of the legs adjacent the second ends.

Abstract: A conformable covering comprises an outer portion with rigidity to resist movement on the cornea and an inner portion to contact the cornea and provide an environment for epithelial regeneration. The inner portion of the covering can be configured in many ways so as to conform at least partially to an ablated stromal surface so as to correct vision. The conformable inner portion may have at least some rigidity so as to smooth the epithelium such that the epithelium regenerates rapidly and is guided with the covering so as to form a smooth layer for vision. The inner portion may comprise an amount of rigidity within a range from about 1×10?4 Pa*m3 to about 5×10?4 Pa*m3 so as to deflect and conform at least partially to the ablated cornea and smooth an inner portion of the ablation with an amount of pressure when deflected.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for providing artificial saliva. The system can include the mouthpiece, a portable supply unit, and a stationary supply unit. The portable supply unit can be adapted to be carried by a user. The portable supply unit can include a first fluid system, a first interface module, and a first control module. The first fluid system can be adapted to fluidly couple to the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A storage receptacle for smoking material may open on two opposite sides. A first end of the storage receptacle may have teeth which extend from the first end of the storage receptacle. A second end of the storage receptacle may have one or more cavities which store a pipe, a lighter and/or a cleaning pick. A first cover and a second cover may be removed from the first end and the second end of the receptacle, respectively. The first cover may have teeth, and the first cover may be rotated relative to the first end of the receptacle to grind, to divide and/or to separate the smoking material into smaller sizes using the teeth. Threads may connect the first cover to the first end and the second cover to the second end. A sieve cylinder may have a screen which collects the smoking material having smaller sizes.

Abstract: An atomizer switch device provided in a disposable electronic cigarette comprises a key-switch (1), a battery (3) and a heating unit (2). The key switch (1) is provided on the housing of the disposable electronic cigarette and connected in series in the current loop comprising the battery (3) and the heating unit (2). The cost of the disposable electronic cigarette is decreased by using the atomizer switch device.

Abstract: A filter material adapted for use as a filter element of a smoking article is provided, the filter material being in the form of a fibrous tow that includes a plurality of filaments of a degradable polyester and a plasticizer composition applied thereto, the plasticizer composition and the degradable polyester having a Relative Energy Difference calculated using Hansen Solubility Parameters of less than about 1.3. Exemplary degradable polyesters include polyglycolic acid, polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polycaprolactone, polybutylene succinate adipate and copolymers or blends thereof. Exemplary plasticizer compositions include one or more of dimethylisosorbide, propylene carbonate, methylbenzyl alcohol, glycerol carbonate acetate, glycerol carbonate ethyl ether, and mixtures thereof, optionally in combination with triacetin. Filter elements and smoking articles, such as cigarettes, that contain the filter material are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the inclusion of additives in a filter element comprising a non-woven sheet material or paper as the filter material to increase the selective removal of semi-volatile compounds and to improve the taste characteristics of the smoke drawn through the filter element. The increased selective removal of semi-volatile compounds from the smoke being drawn through the filter element is provided by polyethylene glycol. TEC and/or triacetin are additives which have been found to improve the taste characteristics of smoke drawn through the filter element.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a wig cap comprised of pure silk that is stretchable for various head size. A cap has a soft elastic band along the bottom edge covered in silk material for hair protection. The wig cap has several benefits in that it is highly effective in protecting hair and hairline damage due to the wear and usage of full wigs, half wigs and lace wigs.

Abstract: A kit for creating decorative haircut designs includes a hair design stencil that, when held against a subject body of hair, at least partly defines a desired haircut design, and at least partly bounds a region of hair to be decoratively cut, said stencil having a flexible panel, wherein selected portions of the panel are removed to define the at least parts of the desired haircut design; a hair marking compound that is applied to the hair defined by the hair design stencil; and hair clippers for cutting the desired haircut design according to the applied hair marking compound. The kit may include a stencil frame for releasably holding the stencil near the edges, and wherein the stencil frame includes a handle. The hair design stencil may be a plastic or paper sheet, and multiple stencils may be used simultaneously or sequentially. Multiple marking compound colors may be used.

Abstract: A cosmetic container/applicator having a compartment for holding a dental floss dispenser refill, where the compartment is located at either end of an elongated cosmetic container/applicator. The compartment can be left empty without the dental floss dispenser to hold a pill. This compartment may be an integral piece with the container body, or with the cap of the container. This compartment may also be a separately available after-market attachment such that a user may attach it to a cosmetic container by known means. The container may optionally have a LED light in its cap to provide lighting when a user applies the cosmetic content. The body of the container may also have a mirror disposed on its side wall.