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Cambridge Silversmiths Ltd., Inc.

Roger J Freeman

Gerald Patrick

This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that includes a frame that provides structural support for the UAV, protection from foreign objects that may come into contact with the UAV, and protection from precipitation so that the UAV can be used in a wide range of weather conditions. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter).

Unmanned aerial vehicle protective frame configuration

Flatware box with tabs

Flatware storage chest

A dental device ( ) broadly comprises a center section ( ) flanked by a first picking section ( ) and a second picking section ( ). The first picking section ( ) and the second picking section ( ) are relatively flat and may include a roughened surface ( ). The device ( ) is preferably constructed in one-piece and molded from semi-rigid thermoplastic which resists breaking. The first picking section ( ) is thicker and stronger than the second picking section ( ) in order to dislodge most any debris caught between teeth. The second picking section ( ) is narrow enough to reach between closely spaced teeth. In use, a person holds the device ( ) by the center section ( ) and inserts either picking section ( ) between their teeth. The person works the device ( ) back and forth using the roughened surface ( ) or angles of either section ( ) to disturb bacteria and other foreign substances.

Dental device for cleaning between teeth

Flatware

A chopstick set includes two pairs of chopsticks with a single pair of interchangeable handles and with each pair being of a different configuration such as Chinese style and Japanese style. Each chopstick has a handle or holder portion detachably connected to a food engaging or gripping portion. The adjacent ends of the handle or holder portion and the food engaging or gripping portion are detachably joined together by an interference type fit connector. A hygienic and cleanable travel case is provided having a support or insert with channels shaped to receive and store the pairs of chopsticks when disassembled. A sanitizer may be carried in the case.

Chopstick set

A tubular toothpick (10) that can be used to remove food particles from between a user's teeth, gums and periodontal pockets without damaging the soft tissue of the user's gums is disclosed. The toothpick (10) is formed from synthetic resin materials and includes an elongated tubular body (12) presenting a longitudinal axis and a pair of axially opposed ends (14,16). One of the ends (14) includes an oblique leading surface (18) defining a cleaning edge. A plurality of slits (22) are formed in the cleaning edge that define therebetween a plurality of spaced-apart and independently movable finger portions (23). The independently moveable finger portions (23) feather and soften the cleaning edge of the toothpick for permitting the toothpick to be inserted between a user's teeth and gums without damaging the soft tissue of the user's gums.

Tubular toothpick having a feathered tip

An improved roadway patching system and method is provided for repairing potholes (12) or other damaged roadway areas. The patching system of the invention includes a lower asphaltic liner (18) which is adapted for placement within a pothole (12) or the like in closely conforming and adhering relationship with the inner contour (14) thereof in order to present a substantially water-impervious barrier. A fill (34) is then placed within the pothole (12) atop the liner (18). The patch is completed by provision of an asphaltic, water-impervious, substantially non-stretch top mat (20) which is applied over the fill (34) and engaging and adhering to the liner (18) and adjacent portions (16) of the roadway (10).

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Overland Park, KS, United States of America

Roger J Freeman