Abstract: An insulator is provided for supporting an electric wire or ribbon associated with an electric fence, including a pair of brackets that may be positioned about any location or elevation on a rectangular fence post or rail and then snappably secured thereto. The all plastic insulator is thus mounted without penetrating the post or rail with any hardware such as nails, bolts or staples. This assembly also allows easy removal of an insulator without damaging the post. The bracket assembly is also adjustable to accommodate a plurality of rectangular post sizes. Rubberized pads inside the bracket assembly provide friction and grip to more securely maintain the desired position. The bracket assembly integrally includes an elongated insulator body having a wire support holder attached thereto for easily receiving an electric wire or ribbon while substantially preventing accidental removal of the same.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the wind speed experienced at a particular residential location includes a roof housing with a cup-type anemometer having three or four concave cups attached to a rotatable vertical shaft. The cups resist the wind, causing the cups and shaft to rotate at a rate proportional to the wind speed. Shaft is rotatably joined to a dynamo which converts the mechanical energy derived from rotation of the shaft into electricity. Voltage from the dynamo is then transferred to rechargeable batteries which power the system. An array of solar panels is also utilized to recharge the batteries. The shaft includes a mark detectable by a photomicrosensor through which the shaft extends, allowing the photomicrosensor to count the number of shaft revolutions. This data is sent at fixed time intervals to a logic circuit housed within a display unit. The logic circuit calculates wind speed according to the number of shaft revolutions detected within a fixed time interval.

Abstract: A hand bag for striking by a back of a game player's hand comprises a plurality of panels first stitched together to form first and second panels that are then stitched about their periphery. The hand bag contains disk-shaped fluid pellets of a high density polyethylene material therein or a gel therein. The ellipsoid-shaped filler pellets are contained within an inner lining for insertion into the hand bag during assembly. Lacing extends about the stitched periphery to further secure the panels while protecting the initial stitching. The plurality of panels with lines of flexion therebetween are configured to complement the back of the user's hand so that upon striking an improved lift and airborne flight is imparted to the hand bag.

Abstract: A tire chain wrapper for a dual wheel and the method of mounting a tire chain on a dual wheel. The wrapper includes a securing bar for securing an end of the tire chain to the dual wheel, a connecting rope pivotally attached at one end to the midpoint of the securing bar, the rope being adapted to extend between the tires of the dual wheel and a rigid plastic retaining disk attached to another end of the connecting rod and being adapted to engage the wheel rims and thereby retain the securing bar over the tire chain. After installation of the wrapper, the vehicle is driven forward to wrap the chain around the tire. The ends of the chain are hooked together, and the tire chain wrapper is removed from the tire.

Abstract: A container for one-handed transport and pouring of contents therefrom includes a vessel having an outlet with first and second handle assemblies pivotally mounted to the sides of the vessel. A first handle assembly includes a wire band having first and second ends pivotally mounted to opposed sides of the vessel at points forward of an imaginary vertical plane bisecting the vessel. An offset portion of the handle presents a grip displaced from the arcuate extent of the band. A second handle assembly includes a wire band having first and second ends pivotally mounted to opposed sides of the vessel and along the imaginary vertical plane. The band presents first and second loops about the legs of the offset portion of the first handle with the grip extending therebetween. In the normal transport position the grips of the handle are displaced one from the other.

Abstract: An air treatment device for conditioning air within a conventional toilet bowl includes an air treatment assembly and an automatic flush mechanism. The air treatment assembly includes a cylindrical housing mounted to the rear of the toilet bowl rim with the toilet seat and lid swingably mounted thereto and an air duct having a free end extending into the toilet bowl proper. A seal underlying the toilet seat contacts the toilet bowl rim when the seat is in a horizontal position. Included within the housing are fans which draw air through the duct and a carbon filter to treat the air drawn therethrough. A flush assembly includes a motorized arm having a free end attached to the conventional flapper found in the water tank of the toilet bowl. Upon powering the motor, the arm moves the linked flapper valve from its normal closure position which allows the water to escape from the tank and flush the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A condiment container comprises a housing with optional swingable lid. A flexible pouch with condiment therein is mounted within the housing, the pouch presenting a top surface having a plurality of score lines therein. Upon squeezing the housing the perforations separate to allow access to the condiment within the pouch. In one embodiment a vertical slot extends along the housing and has a tab projecting therethrough, the tab connected to a movable base which is slidable within the confines of the housing. Upon user exertion on the tab the movable base will move towards the top of the pouch so as to decrease the pouch volume and urge the condiment towards or through the top of the pouch. Alternatively, the movable bottom can be accessed by user pressure thereon through the bottom of the housing.

Abstract: A ground anchor includes a planar drive head with a shank extending therefrom. The shank includes a plurality of inline segments with each segment including a cylindrical shaft portion and a cone-shaped tapered portion. The tapered portion of each upstream segment is connected to a shaft portion of an adjacent downstream segment. This relationship presents a plurality of indentations along the length of the shaft. Upon penetration of the shank into the ground, the earth collapses into the indentations which resist withdrawal of the anchor from the ground due to forces acting on the structure secured to the anchor such as a tarpaulin or the like. The planar drive head lies adjacent the ground to preclude above ground interference.

Abstract: A collapsible table includes a tabletop having a center leaf, intermediate first and second end leaves. First and second pairs of support arms and support legs are pivotally mounted about an axle depending from the center leaf. The arms and legs of each pair are pivotal about the axle in opposed directions between a first collapsed position and a second functional position. The support arms at the second position position the leaves attached thereto in a coplanar relationship with the center leaf. At their functional position the support legs provide underlying support to the center leaf. Slots in the arms and legs engage a key depending from the center leaf so as to maintain the arms and legs at their functional positions. A spring bias on the axle further urges the slots against the key with the weight of the center leaf urging the key into the slots. Upon lifting the center leaf the keys disengage the slots which allows the arms and legs to pivot to their collapsed positions.

Abstract: An oven for baking food products includes a spiral conveyor having a wire mesh conveyor belt for transporting food products from a loading bin to a storage bin. The spiral conveyor is surrounded by a threaded cylindrical housing having apertures which communicate with the loading bin, heat source, plenum, and recirculation fan. Heated air is blown into the threaded housing such that a downward spiral or vortex of air is created which envelops the food products upon the spiral conveyor belt for efficient baking. The housing is partially removable for cleaning or maintenance of the conveyor. Heated air within the housing is drawn about the food products as it is suctioned into a recirculation tube for distribution to the storage bin and to the plenum for recirculation through the housing. In addition, the loading bin is mounted upon a vibration device such that food products are evenly distributed upon entry to the spiral conveyor.

Abstract: A patient lift includes a frame attached to a vertical surface. The frame includes first and second vertical guide posts with a parallel screw shaft rotatably mounted therebetween. A hub engages the screw shaft and travels up and down the screw shaft according to a direction of rotation of the screw shaft as provided by a drive train coupled to the drive shaft. Upon connection of the head end of the bed frame to the hub, the head end travels with the hub so as to move the bed between horizontal and vertical positions relative to the underlying support surface. A roller member at the foot end of enhances the movement of the bed frame between the ground adjacent horizontal and vertical positions. A foot rest at the foot of the bed precludes the patient from sliding forward during bed movement. An alternative embodiment connects a chair so as to raise or lower the seated patient relative to the underlying support surface.

Abstract: A walk away packaging for condiments comprising an eating utensil and at least one storage chamber formed in the handle of the eating utensil. The chamber has an open end at the distal end of the handle and extends therefrom longitudinally through a portion of the handle. A releasable sealing member is mounted within the open end of the chamber. Preferably, two spaced apart, parallel chambers are formed in the utensil for storing different condiments.

Abstract: A career guidance organizer comprising a bag for storing career guidance information having an open top end and a closing flap extending from a rear wall of the bag body over the open top end to close the open end and a plurality of spaced apart dividers extending between opposite side walls of the bag to present compartments within the bag. Each divider has a different career guidance indicia thereon. Each indicia is indicative of a type of career guidance publication positioned adjacent a corresponding divider. A first indicia relates to mistakes and solutions therefor during career transitions, a second indicia relates to career sourcing options, a third indicia relates to resume preparation, and a fourth indicia relates to interview preparation and post-interview, follow-up procedures.

Abstract: A power option is provided for a manually-operated material lift that employs a telescoping mast system which is extended or retracted by a winch. In one embodiment a reversible electric motor is connected to the winch via two-way reduction gearing that remains in the drive train during manual operation and requires no clutches or disconnect means. In a second embodiment a crankshaft that operates the winch is provided with slide couplings that either engage the manual operating handles or release the handles and engage the motorized drive. The power option is initiated by selecting the position of a reversing switch that controls the motor, and closing an on/off switch which energizes the motor for rotation in the selected direction. When the on/off switch is open, the lift may be manually operated in the conventional manner.