Abstract: A floating device is arranged to provide for a stepped platform to permit accommodation of an animal trapped within a swimming pool environment, wherein the stepped platform includes a plurality of concentric rings, with an uppermost boss having a concave recess to accommodate an individual animal permitting the animal to escape the surrounding body of water. The invention is arranged to include a modified aspect to permit ballast structure to enhance stability within the water.

Abstract: A semi-automatic piston construction of blow-back type configuration to effect directing of projectiles from within includes construction of the pistol to employ application of the breech bolt within the upper receiver, with a return spring arrangement mounted to the breech bolt in an axially spaced and parallel relationship relative to the firing pin. The upper receiver includes a generally U-shaped trough projecting from the receiver into the handle portion of the lower receiver to accommodate the main spring and magazine holder structure.

Abstract: A support tube is arranged for securement about a golf cart handle, with the support tube arranged for pivotally mounting a support flange structure that is arranged to include a floor and surrounding band member to receive and position a beverage container therewithin.

Abstract: A tool structure is arranged to include cooperating pivoted first and second lever plates having handles mounted at their first ends, with the second ends defining facing jaws arranged to receive a cable therethrough, wherein the cable is arranged for capture relative to an abutment plate cooperative with a receiving flange on the second jaw as the abutment plate is mounted relative to the first jaw.

Abstract: A support container includes a plurality of link members, with the outermost link member having a semi-annular array of ribs projecting therefrom, wherein the ribs are arranged in a pivotal relationship about a platform, the ribs mounting an umbrella web, whereupon a pull cable permits the retraction of the link members and the ribs within the support container.

Abstract: A carpentry tool employs a base tube having a window directed therethrough, with an intermediate tube having a scale recessed within the intermediate tube and a view through window, with an outer tube telescopingly directed through the intermediate tube, with the intermediate tube, the outer tube, and the base tube coaxially aligned relative to one another. The outer tube is arranged in typical foot graduations, the intermediate tube in inch graduations readable through the window. The outer tube and intermediate tube are arranged for nested orientation within the base tube. A modification of the invention includes an illuminated magnification lens mounted coextensively within the window for ease of viewing of the scale of the intermediate tube.

Abstract: An elastomeric mesh bag member is arranged for receiving a shoe therewithin to provide for covering of the shoe sole and optionally of the shoe heel. For use with elevated heel construction, the bag member includes a heel opening to receive the heel therethrough. The elastomeric strands of the bag member may employ a matrix of tooth members to extend over the shoe heel and sole portion for enhanced traction, as well as using an optionally employable traction disc securable to the strands adjacent the toe portion of the associated shoe.

Abstract: A utility razor knife for use by carpenters and the like is arranged to include a reciprocating blade mounted to a forward end of the structure, with a rearwardmost end of the housing structure including a pencil sharpener structure permitting access in the sharpening of a pencil in association with the knife blade arrangement.

Abstract: A vehicular car mat includes a tray support having a plurality of recessed cup portions to each receive a multi-layered fibrous insert for ease of removal of the insert for maintenance and cleaning thereof. The support is of a flexible construction having a bottom surface, including a peripheral array of projections directed about the bottom surface, with a second array of projections positioned below the first recessed cup portion onto the bottom surface. The inserts each include a flexible polymeric base, having frictional engaging projections directed from the base for enhanced positioning and adherence within each respective cup portion.

Abstract: A first and second side plate are hingedly mounted together, with the first side plate including first and second end plates hingedly mounted to the first side plate, to each include at least one end plate slot to receive lug portions of the second side plate. The apparatus is arranged for interfolding relative to the plate structure for securement to a portable container to permit ease of transport and storage of the organization.

Abstract: A container assembly is arranged for mounting to a rear door portion of an associated van, wherein the container structure includes at least one door having an access to an interior container cavity, with the container including uppermost support brackets for securement of the container to an upper portion of the van door, wherein cooperative lowermost brackets mounted to the bottom wall of the container secure the container to the bumper portion of the van.

Abstract: An optical sight typically used in cooperation with a weapon is provided to include a light tube, that in turn further is provided with a blade member mounted to the light tube that includes a concave surface of mirror image reflective qualities directing light into the light tube for enhanced optical illumination through the sight arrangement.

Abstract: A tool structure includes an outer housing formed of upper and lower tube structure coaxially mounting a punch member therebetween, with the punch member having a collar and a spring interposed between the collar and an abutment flange of a lower portion of the housing. In this manner, the punch member includes a punch head having a receiving socket to position the tool structure overlying a component of a motherboard for permitting projection of the component relative to the motherboard minimizing damage to the component.

Abstract: A system for sensing and measuring the forces acting on the body extremities of individuals is disclosed. The system is intended for use primarily in an aqueous medium, i.e. as an aquatic dynamometer, and includes a pressure indicator for measuring the dynamic forces acting on the body extremities of individuals during their movement in water. The pressure indicator is positioned on a float situated on the surface of the water. An attachment element is mounted on the pressure indicator to detachably connect the indicator and the float to a wall or other fixed part of a water-containing vessel and in a fixed position on the water surface. Alternatively, the pressure indicator may be secured to a mounting plate. An attachment element comprising a pair of gripping plates extending from the mounting plate are configured to detachably grip a stationary portion of the vessel. One or more load cells for sensing the dynamic forces are connected to the pressure indicator.

Abstract: An apparatus including an elongate handle, having a shaft coaxially aligned therewith, including positioning structure such as an "O" ring to maintain a plurality of weighted rings in adjacency to a remote end of the shaft in abutment with a head cap. A modification of the invention includes a plurality of shafts mounted to the head cap, each including further ring structure to provide for adjustable resistance in use of the organization.

Abstract: A mobile cart used for effecting a plurality of pediatric functions is disclosed. The cart is constructed of stainless steel and has a substantially rectangular frame and walls which form an enclosed housing having a plurality of storage shelves and drawers therein. The housing is mounted on four casters for mobility. A combination examining, weighing, measuring, and treating table for receiving infants thereon is slidably mounted on the upper surface of the housing and is movable between a closed position on the upper surface and an open position completely removed from the upper surface. In the open position, the table is supported on a handle attached to the housing. A bath basin is positioned below the upper surface of the housing, and is accessible through an opening in the upper surface when the table is in the open position. A digital scale is positioned in the housing and connected to the table for weighing the infants.

Abstract: A space saving rack for storing skis is disclosed. The ski storage rack includes a mounting plate secured to a vertically arranged support member. The mounting plate has a plurality of spaced, horizontally-extending dowel pins attached to it for receiving a plurality of skis and poles vertically positioned therebetween. Resilient retaining clips are detachably mounted on the outer ends of the dowel pins to secure the skis and poles between the dowel pins. A catch basin is positioned on a horizontally arranged support member and is configured for receiving snow and ice melting and dropping from the skis and poles. The catch basin is located below and in vertical alignment with the mounting plate so that the mounting plate and dowel pins overlie the catch basin. The lower ends of the skis and poles are positioned and supported on the catch basin.

Abstract: Masonry landscaping modules and methods for landscaping using the modules are disclosed. The masonry modules each have an upper portion comprising a plurality of masonry elements bonded to an upper surface of a lower portion. The masonry elements, preferably clay brick, are arranged in predetermined patterns and spaced from each other on the upper surface of the lower portion to define masonry joints between them. The lower portion comprises a concrete base having side walls which taper inwardly toward a bottom surface of the lower portion to define a trapezoidally shaped lower portion. Either steel reinforcing bars or fiberglass fibers are embedded in the lower portion. In completed products such as patios and walkways where multiple modules are placed adjacent to each other, inverted Y-shaped or "key" paving joints are formed between modules. Methods of laying the modules to form a variety of masonry products such as paving and other decorative arrangements are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention includes a radio-controlled toy racing car having an elongate, light-weight tubular body constructed of polymeric material. Rotatably mounted on the front end of the body is a front wheel and steering shaft for controlling the directional turning movements of the car. The car is supported at its rear end by a pair of wheels mounted on the respective outer ends of an axle extending laterally from the body, and is driven by an engine pivotally mounted on the body adjacent the rear end thereof. A spoiler is pivotally mounted on the body and behind the engine at a position near the rear end of the body and above the center of the axle to utilize the wind force of the drive engine's propeller to exert a downward and stabilizing force on the rear wheels. Further, a braking element comprising a parachute is housed within the body near the rear end thereof.

Abstract: A screw fastener and a tool for driving the screw fastener is disclosed. The screw fastener has a polygonal driving socket in its head, the driving socket having a substantially square first section and a second section including a rectangular slot radiating outwardly from the center of each side wall of the first section. The depth of the first and second sections are the same. Further, the screw fastener may be provided with internal ducts for conveying lubricant into a workpiece hole in which the fastener is being turned. A driving tool having a square shank for turning the screw fastener is also disclosed. One end of the tool's shank has a driving section comprising a rectangular fin extending longitudinally along and radiating outwardly from the center of each side wall of the shank. The shape of the driving section is complementary in shape to, and dimensioned to be snugly received in, the driving socket.