Abstract: This invention relates to a mount for redressably mounting a sign thereupon comprising a bracket member fixedly attached to an end of an elongate support member having essentially an angled cross section. The bracket member is mounted to a structure such as a bridge with the support member disposed generally horizontal relative to the ground such that the vertex is directed downward to display essentially a V shape. A tubular rotatable member having a square cross section is coaxially and rotatably mounted about the support member with a weighted pendulum swingably depending downwardly from the bottom wall of the rotatable member and with a sign support member extending upwardly from the top wall thereof to which a sign is fixedly attached. The support member provides two pivot points upon which the rotatable member rests with the sign in an upright position to substantially minimize swaying of the sign back and forth in the wind.

Abstract: This invention relates to a check valve device for a fuel pump nozzle comprising a stopper having a stem slidably extending through a bore of a support member which is securely engaged within the passage of the nozzle near the dispensing end thereof. The stopper has a plug member offset and fixedly attached to the stem to close off the passage of the nozzle with the urging of a spring mounted about the stem between the support member and a stop member which is securely attached about the stem near the opposite end thereof. The check valve device prevents liquid such as gasoline from dripping or escaping out the dispensing end of the nozzle when liquid is not being dispensed through the nozzle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-positionable, collapsible tool bench comprising a moveable base assembly, a vertical upstanding tubular support member having a bottom section securely mounted on said base assembly and a T-shaped top section swivelably mounted upon said bottom section, a boom assembly having a plurality of section members hingedly connected end to end for adjustable positioning of a tray which is securely mounted to the outermost section of the boom assembly, and an adjustable locking means mounted at each hinged joint to lockingly secure the respective section members about the respective hinged joints. The boom assembly is adjustable to any height and extension within the dimension limitations of the tool tray. At least one continuous passage extends entirely through this tubular structure from the bottom of the support member to the outermost section member of the boom assembly.

Abstract: A free standing versatile baby barrier system comprising individual modules each having a flat stiff mat-like horizontal component and a flat vertical component of similar width attached at one end near a mid-section of the horizontal component such that the width of the vertical component spans the width of the horizontal component. The vertical component is of sufficient height to prevent the baby from climbing over the barrier to the protected side, and the horizontal component is of sufficient length to require the baby to stand or crawl on the horizontal component thus securing the horizontal component to the floor by the baby's own weight. Individual modules may be detachably linked together with hinge members attached to the lateral edges of the vertical components of the modules, allowing for rotation of the modules relative to one another to conveniently adjust the barrier system.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combination walking cane/quick attachment cue stick comprising a non-threading fastener means to assemble a rearward end of a forward shaft to an open end of a rearward shaft to form the cue stick and to fasten the rearward shaft and a cap member over the forward shaft to conveniently form the walking cane. The fastener means comprises a plurality of resilient rings which securely engages the interior of either the cap member or the rearward shaft to securely hold either the cap member or the rearward shaft to and about the forward shaft. The cue stick further comprises a slide member which is slidably mounted on the forward shaft and extendable forward of the cue tip to further steady and assist the aim of the user using this cue stick. Further, replaceable weighted plugs are engageably mounted in the rearward end of the forward shaft to provide the user with a cue stick having a desired weight and balance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a daily diet management planner and method comprising a foldable carrying case having a plurality of pockets and pocket inserts on and in the inside walls of the carrying case: having meal insert cards each identifying a specific meal type such as BREAKFAST, MORNING SNACK, LUNCH, AFTERNOON SNACK, DINNER, and BEDTIME SNACK; and having a plurality of food cards each listing one specific food within a food exchange and displaying a picture of either the approximate or visual serving size of the food. Prior to planning his/her diet, the user of the planner, who can be either an adult or a child, should consult a doctor or a dietitian for a prescribed diet which is then broken down and placed on each of the meal insert cards to balance the daily diet across all the meals for a day. The user selects food cards each listing one specific food and places them in pockets for the type of the meal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a ground level loading universal trailer comprising a U-shaped frame; a support bed being pivotally connected to either side and near the rear end thereof to the frame which is mounted upon two stub axles having wheels mounted thereupon; a pair of clevis-like members fixedly attached to the sides and near the forward end of the support bed to receive a portion of the frame to lock the support bed in a transport mode with locking pins; a tongue device having a first tongue extension member fixedly attached to and extending forward the frame and having a second tongue extension member hingedly attached near a central portion thereof to the outer end of the first tongue extension member; and a winch mechanism mounted upon an upright elongate support member fixedly attached to the second tongue extension member for lowering and raising the support bed without any part of the tongue device being disconnected and with ease and convenience for a lone user, in particular.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable calf dryer apparatus comprising a wheeled container having two compartments, a calf-receiving compartment for drying and warming a calf and a heater unit-storing compartment separate from the calf-receiving compartment for housing either a battery-operated or electrically-powered heater unit means which generates heated air which passes through a vent into the calf-receiving compartment to dry and warm the calf therein and for separating the calf from the heater unit means so that the calf isn't burned by the heater unit means.

Abstract: This invention relates to an internal locking puller device which comprises three pivotally mounted jaws, a cam ring which engageably slides along the jaws for camming together and apart the jaws for locking about bushings, bearings, seals, and the like, a disk-like collar to which the jaws are pivotally mounted, a T handle for adjustably controlling the movement of the cam ring, a slide rod, and a slide hammer slidably and reciprocally mounted on said slide rod for providing impacting force to remove the bushings, bearings, seals, and the like. The jaws have arcuate rearward portions with a pair of arcuate rails integrally extending from and along under edges thereof. The rails conform to the configuration of the arcurate rearward portions of the jaws so as to provide uniform locking strength across the jaws to virtually eliminate slippage of the jaws from internally about bushings, bearings, seals, and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flexible line fastener device for securely holding flexible lines to stationary objects such as poles and the like, in particular. This device comprises an elongated plate-like base contoured to fit securely about a pole as such; a grommet disposed on a front surface of the base near a top end thereof for anchoring flexible lines removably fastened to the device; a plurality of elongated cleats longitudinally integral to the base and arranged at acute angles to the axes of the base and each having a V-shaped end to effectively grip a flexible line wound through and about the cleats; and a clasp member disposed near the top end of the base to effectively secure the flexible line in the cleats.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wheeled floatable conduit apparatus attachable to a pump device to suck water into the conduit apparatus and force water through the conduit apparatus. The conduit apparatus comprises an elongate tube through which water or other like fluids can be passed, a hydraulically-powered retractable wheeled means, a hitch means to mount to a vehicle to transport the conduit apparatus, and a self-leveling floatation assembly mounted at the rear end of the transport tube to maintain the transport tube and a pump device in a generally horizontal relationship for effective, generally strain-free operation of the pump device to pump water through the conduit apparatus. The wheeled means are lockable in either a retractable or transport position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a combination wheeled boat duck and lift which is portable for easy, convenient, and safe movement to and use in almost any location about a body of water. The boat dock and lift comprises a pair of wing decks hingedly attached to a forward main deck. The wing decks can be folded upon the hinged joints for easy transportation of the boat dock and lift and are vertically adjustable with jackscrew means to provide a level surface relative to the main deck for a user to safely walk thereupon. The wing decks and main deck cooperatively define a boat receiving space therebetween with a lift frame base adjustably mounted in the boat receiving space. A winch mechanism is used to raise and lower the lift frame base relative to the wing decks and the main deck. This boat dock and lift provides the user with convenient and safe access to his/her boat from any side thereof.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus to control the modulation pressure in a fourth gear clutch pack. This apparatus comprises a modulation solenoid having a passage extending therethrough, a throttle member having a longitudinal bore extending therethrough, a hollow cylindrical body, and a hole through a wall of the cylindrical body, and a seal member. This apparatus is mounted to a fourth gear valve body with the throttle member mountably engaged in an end bore of the fourth gear valve body. The modulation solenoid is mounted to an end wall of the fourth gear valve body, and the seal member is mountably engaged between the throttle member and the modulation solenoid to prevent fluid from leaking out between the modulation solenoid and the throttle member.

Abstract: The invention comprises of improvements in a locking puller device. The locking puller device has three pivotally mounted jaws and a cam ring which moves forward to pivot and lock the jaws about an object. The improvements comprise a flange-less, disk-like collar having axial slots therein to pivotally mount the jaws, a threaded sleeve which is threaded into a receiving member of the collar, and a T-handle which replaces the nut and which can be adjusted without a tool. These improvements vastly improve the strength and durability of the locking puller device and also are more user friendly. If the threads on the sleeve are damaged through use, the sleeve can be turned out of the collar and replaced with a new sleeve of various lengths, instead of having to also replace the collar which was fixed to the sleeve in the old locking puller devices.

Abstract: A puller is vertically movably mounted on a transport cart and includes a base assembly having at least a pair of puller jaws pivotally mounted thereto. The puller jaws are pivotally moved relative to the base assembly by means of a cam ring which is axially moved with respect to the base assembly by means of a plurality of hydraulic cylinders connected thereto. A hydraulic ram is mounted in the base assembly and has a ram point adapted to engage the end of the shaft upon which the gear is mounted.