Abstract:
A hygienic kit including a spray bottle for dispensing a medicament, balm, or similar liquid, including refillable containers of such liquids, and a supply of absorbent material, such as cotton swabs. The spray bottle has a screw-on cap including a hand pump for building up air pressure bearing on the liquid; a rigid, preformed discharge tube having a nozzle; a manual valve for dispensing the pressurized liquid at will; and a pickup tube extending to the bottom of the bottle. The discharge tube is configured to cooperate with a toilet bowl wall, so that the spray bottle is usable as a portable bidet. The discharge tube has a sliding sleeve selectively covering and uncovering liquid spray holes, so that the spray pattern or location is varied. In an alternative embodiment, the discharge tube includes a flexible section, enabling the nozzle to be advantageously oriented by the user, as for douching. It is compact, lightweight, and practical for travel, being usable in the absence of an external plumbing system or electrical power, and thus would be highly practical for camping in wilderness areas, or in other situations wherein plumbing or electrical amenities are lacking.
Abstract:
A first composition for topical application and a second for oral administration, make up a comprehensive program for the treatment and relief of hemorrhoids. The topical application composition contains supplements for healing of hemorrhoids including an agent for the enhancement of the formation of collagen and elastin, an antioxidant having a proanthocyanidin as the active agent in combination with vitamin C, one or more anti-inflammatory agents, and vitamin E. In the preferred embodiment, the composition is made from gotu kola extract, grape seed extract, horse chestnut extract, aloe vera, vitamin C, and vitamin E. A few drops each of Essential Oils of Chamomile and Lavender may be included. The composition may be formulated as an ointment, cream or gel for external application. The components of the composition work synergistically to relieve the pain, discomfort and swelling associated with hemorrhoids while enhancing the connective tissue sheathes surrounding and supporting the veins and capillaries. The composition for topical application is used in combination with a second composition of supplements for oral administration which includes gotu kola extract, grape seed extract, bilberry extract, vitamin C and vitamin E. The second composition is administered as a daily dosage, and may be formulated as one or more tablets, capsules, softgels or gelcaps.
Abstract:
A hygienic spray bottle dispenses liquid through a discharge tube. The spray bottle includes an electrically powered pump for pressurizing the liquid; a discharge tube having a nozzle; a valve for dispensing the pressurized liquid; and a pickup tube extending to the bottom of the bottle. A rechargeable battery powers the pump. The discharge tube is configured to cooperate with a toilet bowl wall to allow the spray bottle to function as a portable bidet. The discharge tube has a sliding sleeve for selectively covering and uncovering liquid spray holes to vary the spray pattern or location. Alternatively, the discharge tube includes a flexible section to vary the orientation of the nozzle for douching. The hygienic spray bottle is capable of being used in the absence of an external plumbing system.
Abstract:
A corner connector for securing two picture frame channel members abutted in solid, right angle relation. Each of two legs of the corner connector is disposed at right angle to one another, and has grooves to engage the end of one frame channel member. Each leg supports one or more resiliently biased projections bearing against a frame channel member inserted therein. The projections are angled so as to be pushed aside by a channel member being inserted into the corner connector, but to bind against the channel member when the channel member is withdrawn. The projections are accessible through an orifice in the rear of the corner connector. The connector is generally triangular, a third side of the triangle being formed by a panel spanning the right angle defined between the two legs. The edge of the third side has a sawtooth configuration to enable adjustable mounting of the corner connector on a nail or the like, to thereby hang the picture frame assembly on a wall when two upper corners of the assembled picture frame are so suspended.