Abstract: The invention relates to an improved flashing system and method for controlling water and air intrusion around windows, doors, louvers and other wall penetrations. More specifically, the invention utilizes commercially available products such as coated polyethylene sheet material and elastomeric rubber adhesive sealant in a unique manner. It has been found that this polyethylene coated material can be creased and folded to form a flashing component and serve to control water and air intrusion. Prior to this invention, a separate pre-molded termination accessory was required to effectively seal corner areas around window and door rough openings. Additionally, the invention provides for full perimeter flashing and supplemental sealing at selected joint locations prior to installation of a closure member in the opening to prevent water and air intrusion around windows, doors and other building openings.

Abstract: A liquid sealant composition is provided which forms a transparent, water-insoluble, flexible film over lipstick. It prevents lipstick from coming off when the lips come in contact objects such as with cups, drinking glasses, clothing, and food. The composition comprises ethyl cellulose, essential oils, and ethanol. Unlike such compositions known to the prior art, it causes no stinging or burning sensation on the lips after application, it has no irritating odor, and it uses no environmentally objectionable volatile chlorofluorocarbons.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an improved solar water purification system and process wherein the evaporating, condensing and distillate collecting chambers are located underground to assist in the evaporation and condensation process. The system includes three computer controlled preheaters which are constantly monitored to determine the temperature of the load therein. The cycling and recycling of the load relative to the load tank and the three preheaters is controlled by the computer for optimum system efficiency. One of the three preheaters is located underground, while a second preheater is located externally as a solar preheater and the third preheater is an outside gas, oil or waste heat fired preheater. In addition to producing pure water through the evaporation process, there is disclosed a system and process whereby various contaminants may be captured for further processing, storage and exploitation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a tamper-proof transparency mount which includes a zipper tab permitting easy access and removal of the transparency from its mount when sealed without doing any damage to the transparency under authorized conditions. Several embodiments are disclosed which provide different locations as well as different style tabs. The transparency mount provides an indication of unauthorized entry and also easy access for authorized entry to the transparency.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a seat belt sash in the form of a decorative strip of acetate or like fabric which has a satin finish on its front surface and a pressure sensitive adhesive on its rear surface which is covered with a protective peel-off backing strip. The sash is affixed to the shoulder strap of an automotive seat belt with the decorative surface of the sash facing outwardly in view of the public. The sash has a printed message, pattern, or solid color thereon and serves to encourage the use of seat belts by automotive drivers and passengers while simultaneously allowing the user to present his message to the public. The seat belt sash is made to specific dimensions, i.e. width and thickness, to insure interference free use of the seat belt.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a forearm support strap for supporting various types of portable electronic equipment or instruments. The forearm support strap includes three exposed pile areas which will receive various types of equipment that has been provided with a mating Velcro loop strip on its base. A plurality of quick-release buckles are included to provide secure attachment to the user's forearm. A battery compartment is also included to provide electrical current to the attached instrument. Significant advantages of the forearm support strap include its ease of attachment, comfortable anti-rotation features and its availability to right-handed as well as left-handed users. Through the use of the forearm strap the user has both hands free to perform other tasks.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a portable golf swing practice device. The practice device includes a weighted base and an upstanding flute guide post with a positioning bar adjustably mounted between ear portions of a post encircling locking jaw which is vertically and rotatably adjustable on the guide post. By setting the positioning bar in any one of a plurality of positions relative to the user, each of the proper body positions and swing motions can be reinforced thus improving the user's stance and wring during actual playing. All components of the device are made of a rigid high strength polyvinglchloride to prevent corrosion.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a boot hanging system for conveniently storing western style boots when not in use. There are two disclosed embodiments, one of which attaches to the top of a conventional household door and the other is a wall mounted version. Both embodiments include a main hanger member to which leather straps of different lengths and hooks are releaseably attached to provide a staggered effect to the boots hanging thereon. Each embodiment can accommodate up to five pairs of boots and provide ready access to the boots while simultaneously taking up a minimum amount of household storage space.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a plate driver head and more specifically to a plate driver head for use with a power impact tool. The plate driver head includes a steel head portion and a shank portion which can be received in most commercially available power impact tools. The drive head is provided with supporting gussets on opposite sides of the shank which extend to the upper surface of the head to provide uniform pressure distribution over the entire head work surface. The head is magnetized to hold the workpiece steady while being inserted into a surface. Several embodiments are disclosed, one of which is a flat uninterrupted work driving surface while another embodiment includes a recess in the driving surface to accommodate different configured workpieces without damaging them during the insertion procedure.

Abstract: A multi-use hand truck or dolly apparatus and more particularly, a hand truck useable in the commercial building construction industry. It is capable of being used in both a vertical mode as well as a horizontal mode. When used in its vertical mode, it is capable of carrying up to five doors or other large objects. When used in its horizontal mode, it serves as a sturdy planar work support surface and permits a workman to perform required tasks thereon. Additonally, the apparatus can be joined with another like apparatus and present a much larger horizontal planar work surface. The apparatus includes telescopic frame members which permit accommodation of various length loads. Further, a plurality of swivel casters are provided which allow full rotational movement of the apparatus when used in its horizontal mode.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an improved solar water purification apparatus. More specifically, it relates to a solar water purification apparatus that includes a first and second preheater, an evaporation load tank, condenser, and pure distillate collecting tank. The condensing surface is a domed upper structure which includes a corrugated inner surface to increase the condensing surface. The outersurface of the domed upper structure is likewise corrugated and completely enclosed by a first preheater chamber the permit efficient cooling of the domed upper structure and encourage rapid condensation, thus transferring heat from the interior corrugations to the exterior corrugations of the first preheater chamber, further adding to the overall thermal efficiency.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a crutch which is readily disassembled into a plurality manageable components which can be conveniently tucked away when not in use. The components can be easily adjusted to accommodate persons of different heights. A significant safety feature of the disclosure is the fact that each of the two release subassemblies is provided with a release pin sleeve that ensures a quick and efficient release of the release pin and subsequent re-engagement without the release pin hanging-up and thereby preventing injury to the user. A first embodiment discloses the height adjusting support member receiving both the upper and lower support members therein, while the second embodiment discloses the height adjusting member receiving only the upper support member therein with the lower support member receiving the height adjusting member therein.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a solar-operated apparatus to purify and/or desalinate water. Several embodiments are disclosed, each of which substantially derives its source of heat from solar energy. The apparatus includes a unique design of the evaporating collector dome which is provided with a smooth interior surface to permit collection of increased amounts of distillate. The apparatus exterior is provided with a black surface to serve as a black body and so absorb increased amounts of the sun's energy. Additionally, that same exterior is coated with a film of infra-red absorbing material (STET) to further increase solar-energy absorption. To further improve the system's efficiency, various external tubing designs are utilized to preheat the load prior to its entry into the evaporating chamber. The distillate-collecting vessel is a downwardly-extending dome. This increases the volume while at the same time reducing re-evaporation by minimizing the exposed surface area.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater viewing device wherein a viewer can immerse the lower portion thereof into a body of water and view clear, undistorted images of objects which appear immediately below the underwater viewing device. The underwater viewing device is provided with a viewing tube having a plurality of opaque sides that project upwardly from a horizontal planar surface made of clear plexiglass. The opaque sides rise upwardly at a forty-five degree angle relative to the horizontal planar surface. This viewing tube is open at the uppermost end and permits viewers to look therein without the requirement of placing their head into contact with the viewing tube. Additionally, the viewing tube is not required to be covered as in prior art devices. The basic concept of the underwater viewing device is embodied in a hand held unit while there are also disclosed other applications such as air mattresses, inflatable boats and catamaran-type paddle-wheel boats.