Abstract: An inflatable floating spa for use in water by a person to recline and rest therein that is formed from a resilient material and comprises an air chamber that provides support for suspended upper and lower water chambers which remain submerged and a sheet means that is interposed between the upper and lower water chambers forming a seat.

Abstract: The latch is S-shaped and attachable to roof structure supports for the roof of the golf cart. The S-shape is defined by a first outer transverse member, a first outer longitudinal member, a middle transverse member, a second outer longitudinal member and a second outer transverse member, each member positioned in the same plane. The first outer transverse member, the first outer longitudinal member and the middle transverse member define a first lobe. The first lobe is rotatable to engage the windshield by a second lobe defined by the middle transverse member, second outer longitudinal member and second outer transverse member, the second lobe functioning as a handle.

Abstract: An inflator adapted to be heat-sealed directly to an inflatable article thereby obviating the need for inflation manifolds and the like. The inflator of the invention comprises a housing having an integrally formed mounting flange composed of a plastic material such as polyurethane, polyester or polyether capable of being easily sealed to the materials conventionally used in the manufacture of inflatable articles such as personal floatation devices, rafts, buoys and emergency signaling equipment. A pierce pin assembly is reciprocatably mounted within a bore in the housing. A firing lever is pivotably connected to the rear of the housing in alignment with the rearward end of the bore and is operatively configured such that upon pivotable movement by means of a lanyarded ball, the pierce pin assembly is forced forwardly within the bore to pierce the frangible seal of the gas cartridge.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning around the screen of a cathode ray tube comprising, a strap of a flexible material with a circumference that allows it to be positioned around the upper surface, lower surface and side surfaces of a cathode ray tube. The strap is adjacent the screen end of the cathode ray tube. The strap assumes a generally rectangular configuration when placed around the screen. The strap, when positioned around the cathode ray tube, forms two vertical side extents, a horizontal upper extent and a lower horizontal extent. A pile-type fastener is secured to a central region of the upper extent of the strap. An adjustable structure is in the lower extent of the strap diametrically opposed from the flap. A replaceable decorative ATTACHMENT is attached and supported by the strap and pile-type fastener.

Abstract: An article of headwear for covering the head, such as a hat, cap, or helmet, including coolant means for cooling the head of the wearer, and more particularly, cooling means which provide a prolonged cooling effect. The coolant means is contained in one or more pouches comprised of two layers of different materials, the first or outer material being a thin material having good thermal transmissive properties and preferably also having some water resistant properties, and the second or inner material provided interior of the first material and having thermal insulative properties. These layers, used in combination, have an effect of absorbing heat from the head of the wearer without at the same time absorbing excessive heat from the environment, and thus provide a sustained cooling effect. A heat releasing means can be substituted in place of the coolant means when it is desired to warm the head of the wearer.

Abstract: A system for adapting a hat of the type which is originally provided with only a permanent sweat band, so that the hat can receive a removable, washable, and reusable sweat band. Hats may also be manufactured with the system in place.

Abstract: A parasol with heat reflective qualities is disclosed having a roof material constructed such as to have three layers: one layer is a top cover layer made from a translucent material, the middle layer consisting of a metallic material to thereby provide heat reflective qualities, and an under inner cover layer made of a generally opaque nylon material to preclude any light from passing through to the user. These three layers are arrayed upon a parasol or other such frame, either collapsible or rigid in nature. These frames can vary in size and shape responding to the needs of the user or site at which to be used.

Abstract: The preferably for use in an accumulator driven electric drill or electric screwdriver provided gear comprises an overload coupling for limiting torque for the adaptation to various torque loads. The overload coupling is comprised essentially of an annular gear which is formed of a plastic material and which circumscribes and is associated with a planetary gearing, which has an internal teeth which are in engagement with the planetary gear. A spring element presses against the annular gear, in order to press the annular gear axially against a detente wall, so that the annular gear is frictionally prevented from rotation, until a predetermined torque loading is exceeded and upon exceeding of the predetermined torque loading the annular gear is allowed to rotate. For this there is provided between the plastic annular gear and the spring element a metallic cam disk, which is non-rotatingly secured to the annular gear.

Abstract: Spiral vortex device for the determined production of spiral flows in a liquid, especially in water provided with a rotation-symmetrical external container, a rotation-symmetrical internal container having two open ends, a drive shaft and a deflection piece, whereby by the driveshaft a relative rotation between the external container and the internal container is executable in such a manner that between the external and internal container an ascending, spiral flow is produced which through interaction with the deflection piece is reversed in its direction and then descends spirally inside of the internal container turning in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A ceiling fan safety tether to be used with a conventional ceiling fan. The ceiling fan safety tether retains a fan blade in close proximity to the fan motor thereby preventing the fan blade from becoming a flying projectile should a break in a fan blade bracket ever occur. The ceiling fan safety tether comprises a body portion having a first and second securement coupled thereto. The first securement is secured to the fan motor housing and the second securement is secured to the fan blade. The ceiling fan safety tether is designed to be interposed between the fan blade bracket and the fan motor housing at a first end and interposed at a second end between the fan blade and the fan blade bracket. Additionally, the ceiling fan safety tether serves to provide a dampening effect that prevents noise and vibrations created in the fan motor housing from being transmitted to the fan blade.

Abstract: A special device for producing by machining a multiplicity of shaped bores or shaped external surfaces, such as squares, hexagons, ellipses, polygons. This is done by superimposing a forced radial motion, produced by purely rolling-action elements, on the rotational motion of a tool holder in such a way that the cutting edge of a tool inserted in the tool holder follows the required path as the tool holder rotates. The device enables shaped bores and external surfaces to be produced not only cleanly and to the required tolerances, but also very rapidly and simply. The form drilling and turning device can be used on normal drilling and machining machines and machining centers, as well as on turning machines and power tools.

Abstract: A disposable orthodontic bracket pad. The bracket pad comprises a top and a bottom sheet, wherein the top sheet is made of an inexpensive liquid-impermeable material and has a plurality of openings defining bracket staging areas, and a bottom sheet made of an inexpensive material having one side coated with an adhesive material. The bracket staging areas are preferably arranged in the shape of an arch to mimic the arrangement of teeth and facilitate bracket identification. The bottom sheet is adhered to the top sheet via said adhesive materials, forming a bracket pad having adhesive bracket staging areas. The bracket pad is preferably less than 1/8 of an inch in thickness.

Abstract: An introducer sheath for inserting a catheter into a circulatory vessel, such as the femoral artery. The introducer sheath is in the form of a tube having an open proximal end, an open distal end, and a lumen through which a device such as a catheter can be passed. The introducer sheath is provided with at least one, preferably multiple, fenestration through the tube wall, preferably at the outer radius of curvature of the introducer sheath where the sheath bends to transition from lying parallel to the femoral artery to being at an angle so as to exit the femoral artery, tissue and skin, such that blood can flow through the introducer sheath and continue to the extremities after the introducer sheath is inserted.

Abstract: A bicycle centering device consisting of a mounting assembly (5) which can be mounted on the frame or on the fork (1) of a bicycle, a pivot arm (33), which on one end is rotatably and pivotably connected to the mounting assembly (5) and which on the other end is rotatably and pivotably connected to a dial gauge (52), so that a sensor probe (53), the dial gauge (52) and the rim (2) can be brought into contact.

Abstract: A device for facilitating the ventral screwing together of dens fractures with compression screws, characterized by a guide tube assembly comprised of two guide tube casings which are pivotably joined near one end by means of an articulated joint, and which are adjustable within a predetermined range of angles by an adjusting means. Bore wires, milling tools and compression screws can be introduced into the dens via the guide tube assembly at precise spatial and angular relationships set by the aiming tube assembly.

Abstract: An electrical discharge machining apparatus including a workhead (10), which is transportable sideways out of a work area defined by a setup plate (23). The workhead (10) includes a chuck (11), which is adapted not only for the carrying of an electrode (110) for the processing of a workpiece mounted on a pallet (100), but also for carrying a transport gripper (120). The transport gripper (120) serves to grab the pallets (100) and to deliver these or as the case may be, to remove these from the work area (23). The electrodes (110) and the pallets (100) are magazined on a plate changer (30), which is integrated in the machine bed immediately adjacent to the work area (23). The normally provided CNC-controller (40) must only be modified slightly, so that the workhead (10) serves not only for the processing, but also for the changing out of electrodes (110) and pallets (100). The until now conventional, separate robot can thus be completely dispensed with.

Abstract: A generally disk-shaped comb-type hair dryer with drying air discharge nozzles projecting from a concave bottom surface. The bottom surface of the disk shaped hair dryer housing is gently concave in a manner to ergonomically conform the distal ends of the discharge nozzles to the outer contour of the human head. Heated air is emitted from the hair dryer discharge nozzles at the level of, or immediately above the level of, the scalp and is directed parallel to the scalp or upwardly such that there is no waste of air flow, no waste of heat, great efficiency in drying and no irritation of the scalp. The flow of air away from the scalp produces a fuller bodied hair style.

Abstract: An athletic training device comprising a base, an upright supported by the base, and a planar training shape simulative of a human athlete, including head, torso, arms and legs, mounted on said upright. The vertical height of the training shape is adjustable, and the arms articulate at the elbows and shoulders so that the position of the arms is adjustable. The training shape will remain at a predetermined height with the arms in a predetermined posture, so that the training device will represent an opponent at the precise posture and position for which the ball handler seeks to develop the countermove. Once the simulated opponent is countered at a first position and height, the height of the opponent can be raised in the same way that a track and field high jumper will raise the bar once he comfortably clears a given height.