Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an exterior windshield surface blower system to direct a flow of air at the windshield of a vehicle to remove rain and snow therefrom, the system including: an air deflector disposed along a lower edge of the exterior windshield surface and having a generally vertical face in proximity thereto, an air directing jets disposed in the face so as to direct forced air against the windshield, and an air supply arrangement to supply air to the air directing jets.

Abstract: A gripping member, for a handle portion of a bat held in at least one hand of a user, has a first longitudinally curvilinear shim and a second longitudinally curvilinear shim positioned substantially opposite the first longitudinally curvilinear shim. The first longitudinally curvilinear shim and the second longitudinally curvilinear shim intimately abut an outer surface of the handle portion. The first longitudinally curvilinear shim and said second longitudinally curvilinear shim each have a resilient cushioning member. The cushioning member of each shim includes four radial indentations into which the fingers of either the right or left hand are placed. The shims are designed to be used as either a left-hand or a right hand grip. The shims may be placed on the handle so that the ball does not split along the grain of a wooden bat and may be located on the handle for a preferred grip. The size of the shims may be selected prior to placement on the handle to accommodate the size of the batter's hand.

Abstract: An adjustable firearm support for use in adjusting the sights of a firearm is disclosed. The firearm support includes a substantially horizontally disposed tube having an armrest movably attached to one end thereof and a gun cradle movably attached to an opposite end thereof. A telescopic stand is pivotally and slidably coupled to the tube by a clevis and facilitates providing vertical support for the tube. The stand, in turn, may be releasably clamped to the stationary object. The clevis is rotatably engageable with the tube so as to permit the tube to be rotated in a horizontal plane. The clevis is further pivotal so as to permit the tube to be pivoted in a vertical plane. The firearm support is not limited in its application to adjusting firearm sights but may be set up at a hunting site, and attached to a tree stand or other solid object, for use in providing a steady rest when sighting and firing at game.

Abstract: A self-starting, brushless direct current motor including a rotor assembly, a stator assembly, the stator assembly including a circular ring member and a plurality of electromagnets positioned circumferentially around the circular ring member, and a triggering mechanism for energizing and deenergizing each of the electromagnets in a predetermined sequence to produce a rotary motion of the rotor assembly.

Abstract: An implement for cleaning mowing machinery, adapted for connection to the end of a hose, which receives a pressurized supply of water. The implement includes a tube, a channel for passage of the pressurized water extending through the tube, a connection mechanism for connecting one end of the tube to the hose, and a scraper element disposed at the other end of the tube. The scraper element has a base section, a hosel-like neck section, connected to one end of the base section, and a water outlet positioned over the base section. Finally, there is a pivot mechanism for adjustably rotating the scraper element about the tube through a range of approximately 180 degrees.

Abstract: A load carrying platform for vehicles having a front or rear mounted plow frame including, a rectangular metal frame with connecting ears that mate with the connecting ears of the plow frame in a hinged relation and elevate the frame to approximately bumper level and a pair of chains that attach to the outer edge of the fame and connect to the top of the plow frame for support.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-slip glove preferably comprising: a front panel conforming generally to the shape of the human hand and having a first peripheral edge extending about the thumb and finger retaining portions thereof, the front panel being cut from a multilayered, laminated, flexible, sheet material wherein a polymer compound, exhibiting a relatively high coefficient of friction, is supported upon an inner fabric layer; a rear panel of breathable, elastic fabric having a hand-like shape substantially similar to that of the front panel and having a second peripheral edge extending about the thumb and finger retaining portions thereof, the first peripheral edge being joined to the second peripheral edge so as to form a covering for the human hand; a cuff secured to the bottom of the front panel and the rear panel; an eyelet lining in the cuff for fastening the glove to a retaining surface so as to prevent the loss thereof; and a light reflective material joined to the rear panel for increasin

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an adjustable concrete rod for leveling the surface of uncured concrete disposed within a concrete form, the adjustable concrete rod including: an elongate member having a lower edge for the engagement and leveling of the uncured concrete; handles extending outwardly from each end of the elongate member, the handles engaging upper edges of the concrete form, the handles being manually graspable to move the elongate member along the surface of the concrete, with the lower edge adjustably in contact therewith, while the handles are in engagement with upper edges of the concrete form; and a securing apparatus to permit selective lengthwise adjustment of the elongate member.