Abstract: The present disclosure provides an archaeological and treasure-digging toy and a manufacturing method thereof. The archaeological and treasure-digging toy includes an ornament, an inclusion and a carrier. The inclusion wraps the ornament therein and has a smooth outer surface. The carrier wraps the inclusion therein.

Abstract: Anatomically accurate brain phantoms are disclosed which may be patient specific and used for experimentally testing neuromodulation and neuroimaging procedures.

Abstract: A hunting trophy presentation apparatus includes a vertical support structure having a plurality of supporting sides disposed so as to provide an enclosure having a first open end and a second open end, a frame connecting the plurality of vertical sides and defining an access opening through which an animal trophy is inserted, and a presentation platform disposed below the frame and providing a mounting surface for an animal trophy. The presentation platform is secured to one of the frame and the vertical support structure, and supports an animal trophy to present the animal trophy above the frame and the vertical support structure. The trophy presentation apparatus also presents a visual display, such as a video or a photograph, attached to the vertical support structure.

Abstract: A tray or holder for tissue specimens, especially of excised tissue, such as biopsied specimens, is used with a confocal imaging system. The tray may be disposable after imaging of the specimen carried therein or may archive the specimen. A window supports the specimen. Clamps mounted inside the tray restrain the tissue. A compliant bag is mounted outside the tray on one side of a window of the tray on which the specimen is disposed. During imaging the specimen is immersed in a liquid contained in the tray having an index of refraction which closely matches the index of refraction of the tissue. The bag also contains an index matching liquid preferably having the same index as the liquid in the tray. Selecting an immersion liquid, which equals the refractive index of the near surface tissues, minimizes wavefront distortion which may result from an effectively corrugated surface of the specimen.

Abstract: A cassette for retaining a specimen of surgically exposed tissue from a patient in an orientation that facilitates optical sectioning of the tissue by a confocal microscopic or other optical imaging microscope. The cassette includes a base member having a rigid optically transparent window upon which a tissue specimen is situated, a pliable membrane locatable over a substantial portion of the base member including the window, and an upper member, having an aperture therethrough, which can cover the base member to provide an enclosed cavity between the membrane and the window sealing the tissue specimen therein. The edges of the tissue specimen may be positioned planar against the window and retained in that position by bonds formed between the membrane and window at multiple points or locations around the tissue specimen. The specimen retained in the cavity is imagible by a microscope through the window of the base member.

Abstract: Children and adults are often seen collecting shells at the beach. Most don't know the name of the shell or anything about it. There's a need to create interest and education about seashells. There is literature which identifies seashells but nothing in the form of a game which would spark that interest. I've invented a seashell game geared for specific geographic locations that identifies indigenous seashells. The game consists of a plastic board with several indentations for specific shells to be placed into. A picture of that shell, its name and interesting information is printed next to the appropriate indentation. The object of the game is for players to fill each indentation with the proper shell within a time limit. The game provides a fun way to learn about seashells and occupy one's time while at the beach. Once filled, the game can be displayed in home, school or office.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for mounting and displaying a taxidermy display, usually a bird or fowl. A bird is mounted on a rod appropriately sized to the birds size and weight. Said rod may be bent to effect the desired presentation of the mounted bird. Types of mounts include landing birds, flying birds right and left directions, or others not traditionally used. The bird is secured on the rod eliminating wires for holding the bird and eliminating driftwood as a mounting base. The resulting combination of the rod with its ability to be bent to and then holding the desired position, the affixing of the bird to that rod, and the affixing of the rod to a mounting base which may be securely affixed to a wall provides unsurpassed stability for the mounted bird. The rod being fixedly or adjustably joined to the mounting base also provides a permanent and more stable mounting apparatus than the heretofore unstable methods of mounting birds.

Abstract: An infant simulator capable of emulating the care requirements of an infant and recording the quality of care and responsiveness of a person caring for the infant simulator and/or signaling the person caring for the infant simulator when care is required. The infant simulator is capable of (i) sensing the environmental conditions of position, temperature and compression to which the infant simulator is subjected, and (ii) periodically demanding that the care-provider change the diaper, rock the infant, feeding the infant, or burp the infant simulator. The infant simulator is also programmed with the ancillary features of providing positive feedback when the proper interaction is provided in a timely fashion, an escalating demand signal when the proper interaction is not provided in a timely fashion, an identification system requiring the assigned care-provider to be present in order to satisfy a demand event, an unsatisfiable fussy period, and multiple behavior modes (i.e.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for preserving the uniqueness and identity of an individual as well as a method for isolating and preserving DNA for visual display are disclosed. Fluid or tissue samples taken from an individual are processed to separate the DNA from the other cell components. The DNA is placed in an alcohol and water based solution that causes the precipitation and suspension of the DNA so that it becomes visible to the naked eye. The DNA bearing solution is placed in a transparent capsule that can be further mounted in a desirable display structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for viewing luminescence of algae. The apparatus comprises bioluminescent, dinofiagellate algae, an aqueous solution in which the bioluminescent algae can live, and a translucent light bulb shaped container for holding the bioluminescent algae in the aqueous solution.

Abstract: High contrast silhouette images of moving aquatic organisms against a brightly lit background are provided with an apparatus which comprises a tunnel with transparent top and front walls for confining the motion of aquatic organisms, retroreflective surfaces associated with the rear and bottom wall of the tunnel, a mirror, a camera, a light source and a camera support. Tunnel edges are provided with retroreflective surfaces to provide brightly lit borders to facilitate machine vision. Arrangements are described for determining organism size.

Abstract: An enclosure to provide aquatic, amphibious and terrestrial plants and animals and flying animals with a natural environment that prevents escape. In one embodiment, an aquatic area and terrestrial area are connected by way of two ramps, so that animals may go back and forth between water and land. The aquatic and terrestrial areas are able to be drained through bottom outlets. The upper part of the enclosure confines an air zone in which flying animals may fly above and land in the water and land zones. The upper part of the enclosure has side and top openings covered by panels. At least one of the side panels is openable. In the preferred embodiment, the panels are covered with screen, however, they may be covered with glass or plastic.

Abstract: An apparatus to be used in field studies of varying fish populations allowing visual display and photographing of live specimens without the excessive handling or undue stress normally accompanying such examination. The apparatus is made of a substantially rigid transparent material in the form of a V-shaped or W-shaped tank. This design allows a specimen to be wedged into position between converging viewing plates without exerting undue pressure to the specimen's body. The tank includes side plates which are fused with the viewing plates with a non-toxic adhesive material allowing the tank to be filled with water. A base plate is attached to the bottom of the V-shaped tank so that it may stand on its own. The W-shaped tank does not include a base plate so that all three troughs may be utilized.

Abstract: The present invention is a microscopic specimen in which objects are mounted on a substrate and held between polyester laminated films so as to be hermetically sealed therebetween and is comprised as described below. A plurality of through-holes is provided at the lower portion of the substrate and the objects are placed in these through-holes. A figure representing the organism of an animal or plant from which the objects have been collected is displayed above the through holes on the substrate. A first series of name displays indicating the names of the objects is provided in the vicinity of the figure of the organism on the substrate. A second series of name displays indicating the names of the objects is also provided on the substrate beneath the through-holes.