Abstract: A compression-paddle mixer has a compression paddle (1) that includes paddle blades (3) juxtaposed colinearly to a paddle rod (5). The paddle blades include one or more sets (2) of two paddle blades having channel-funneled orientation on paddle spokes (4) that are extended radially from the paddle rod. The channel-funneled orientation includes channel-funnel inlets (9) having inlet areas between leading-edges of sets of the paddle blades that are larger than inlet areas of channel-funnel outlets (11) between trailing-edges of the sets of the paddle blades in a direction of rotation of the paddle blades transmitted by rotation of the paddle rod. The compression paddle can be sized, shaped and structured for use with select sizes, shapes and structures of mix containers for select mixing applications.

Abstract: An ergonomic wax pen has an ergonomic case (1) with optionally finger-squeeze control of pressure to force out molten wax (7) from a wax chamber (6) through an extrusion nozzle at an extrusion end (3) to which predetermined application tips (21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) can be attached for predetermined wax applications. The ergonomic case includes a contoured taper from a major periphery (2) proximate the extrusion end to an oppositely disposed minor periphery (4) that is proximate a base end (5). A wax heater (10, 18, 19) is positioned externally from the wax chamber which is pressurized selectively with a pressurizer. The base end can include an orthogonal base plate (11) on which the ergonomic case can be positioned uprightly when not in use and with which the ergonomic case can be prevented from rolling when laid down.

Abstract: A composition of linseed oil and teak oil is used in a process to remove scratches from painted and coated surfaces of items, such as an automobile. The composition may include additional ingredients, such as citrus concentrate, to help remove or reduce the oily odor of the composition. After cleaning and drying the surface where a scratch exists, the composition is rubbed over the scratch and then any excess is removed by rubbing it with a moist cloth and then allowing the surface to dry.

Abstract: An energy conservation moderating system has a DPDT switch (16) in switching communication intermediate a micro controller (8) and a temperature-difference generator (7). The micro controller is in switching control of the temperature-difference generator programmably through the DPDT switch in option to switching control of the temperature-difference generator by a conventional thermostat (1). The micro controller is preferably a Z 8 micro controller having a memory into which an application-specific program in the microcontroller is loaded for programmably plural-cycle short-time on-and-off switching for savings run times intermediate temperature-band on-call extremes and temperature-band mediums of a temperature-band fluctuation selectively.

Abstract: An oil-pump-screen (1) cleaning method and apparatus with which an oil pan (3) of an internal-combustion engine (2) is drained by removal of a drain plug (7) from a drain aperture (15); the drain plug is reinserted in the drain aperture; a measured amount of a predetermined carbon-disintegrative liquid is put in the oil pan, preferably through a dipstick tube (10), to immerse the oil-pump pickup screen, but not the oil pump (41) without contacting engine bearings, gaskets, or other engine components that could be deteriorated or otherwise damaged by the carbon-disintegrative liquid. The cleaner liquid is left in the oil pan long enough, preferably about one hour, for it to disintegrate and dislodge all carbonic and other material from the oil-pump pickup screen while not running the engine or otherwise conveying the carbon-disintegrative liquid to other parts of the engine.

Abstract: A universal trailer-hitch mirror system has an attachment configuration (1, 20) with a system fastener that includes a suction cup (2), a tailgate hook (3) and a base (4) for fastening the attachment configuration universally to a support object that is accessible for support of a system mirror (7) for mirror viewing of tow components (18) of a tow vehicle and trailer components (19) of a trailerable vehicle with the tow vehicle being within hitching-steerable proximity to the trailerable vehicle. The system mirror can be positioned for viewing from either a rearview mirror (14) or a side-view mirror (22). A mirror holder (5, 21) is attached orientationally to the attachment configuration with an orientation controller (6). The system mirror is attached orientationally to the mirror holder with a system-mirror joint (8).

Abstract: A yard-leaf caddy has a container floor (1) that is rectangular. Hinged to an aft edge is an aft wall (2) that pivots down forwardly to a storage mode and up rearwardly to a containment mode. Hinged to the front edge is a ramp wall (4) that pivots down forwardly to a ramp mode, that pivots up rearwardly to the containment mode, and that pivots down rearwardly to the storage mode. Hinged to the first-side edge (6) is a first side wall that pivots down second-sidewardly to the storage mode, and that pivots up first-sidewardly to the containment mode. Hinged to the second-side edge is a second-side wall (8) that pivots down first-sidewardly to the storage mode, and that pivots up second-sidewardly to the containment mode. Wheels (10, 11) are positioned to rotate proximate opposite sides of the aft edge. Included in the container floor is an outlet valve (14) for bottom emptying. Handle apertures (21) are included in the ramp wall, the first side wall, the second side wall and the aft wall.

Abstract: A dry-compartment cooler has a dry compartment (1) with compartment walls (3) that are connected water-tightly to a compartment floor (4). The compartment walls are articulated to extend upwardly from proximate a riser framework (6) on a cooler floor (7) to proximate a bottom side of a cooler lid (8) of a predetermined cooler. One or more ice compartments (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) separate ice and water from inside surfaces of the compartment walls and from space inside of the dry compartment. The ice compartments are in fluid communication intermediate proximate the bottom side of the cooler lid and riser-framework space (9) where the riser framework is positioned under the compartment floor. The compartment walls can have heat-conveyance members (27) for conveying coldness and for deterring moisture formation on food and other items being cooled.

Abstract: An efficiency-maximization motor controller that includes a use method has power conveyance to an induction motor (1) with a digital signal processor (DSP) (8) that calculates and optimizes supply of current for existent motor loading from a power supply (2) and mains voltage through a control element (5). The control element can include a standard triac, a field-effect transistor, an insulated gate bipolar transistor, a 3 quadrant triac or other select control element. Digital calculation and motor-control feedback of current requirements for motor loading and other motor parameters are calculated in millionths of seconds to provide motor-current optimization for all motor-use conditions. Calculation of motor-load requirement for current and supply of that current are effectively simultaneous.

Abstract: A coordinative dental-die-interlocking system includes a dental-die pin (1) anchored in a tooth-die base (4) and inserted removably in a die-pin sleeve (2) that is anchored in a dental-model base (6). The dental-die pin includes a pin that lock-fits in the die-pin sleeve. The dental-die pin and the die-pin sleeve include predeterminedly color-coded identification marking. A plurality of sizes of die pairs (11, 12, 13) which are color-coded mate rigidly in a system of coordinative interlocking to prevent mismatching errors and to save time matching dental-die pins and die-pin sleeves by dental artisans.

Abstract: A chest exerciser has a pneumatic resister (1) of linear motion and a selection of handle (8, 9), attachment (29) and/or anchor means (34, 40, 42) that are positional on opposite ends for direction of selectively push exercise and pull exercise to select muscle groups and to specific muscles in the select muscle groups. The pneumatic resister of linear motion can be a cylindrical pump (6, 7), an accordion bellows pump (4), a variously telescopic bellows pump (5), a resilient pump or other pneumatic pump or combinations of pneumatic pumps. The pneumatic resister of linear motion can be selectively resistant to linear motion by means of flow resisters (2, 3) that can be adjustable of resistance or rate of inflow and outflow of air. Separate inflow and outflow resisters (2, 3) can be provided for adjustment of push and pull exercise. Handle means can be different for different sizes of hands and for different positioning of the pneumatic resister in relation to muscles.

Abstract: A directionally illuminated walking aid has a walking-aid shaft (1) that is predeterminedly transparent with, an internal light (4, 20) directed vertically from a top reflector (2) towards a bottom cap (3) from which vertical reflectors (5) may be extended upwards for reflecting light (6) forward and/or radially from intermediate the top reflector and a bottom reflector (8). Opposite and/or intermediate the vertical reflectors are light rings (15, 16, 17) in non-reflector portions of the walking-aid shaft to allow emission of light reflected from the vertical reflectors. The walking-aid shaft is a leg of a cane (9), crutch (10), walker (11) or other walking aid. An electrical source (13) in the walking aid is switched selectively from proximate a handle (39) of the walking aid. The internal light can be steady, pulsatile, incandescent, fluorescent or other type of electrical light. The current source can be storable, chargeable and/or plug-in.

Abstract: A levitation-entertainment device has a micro fiber (1) with an object end attached to a select small levitation object (2, 6, 7) placed removably on a levitation base (5) and a base end attached detachably to a base structure (14) that is situated for manipulation of the micro fiber by a manipulation individual from a manipulation space (4) that is intermediate the object end and the base end of the micro fiber. The base structure can include an ear, another body part, an article of clothing or other item proximate the manipulation individual. Vision enhancement (8, 9, 10, 12) can be positioned on an outside of or in an inside of the levitation object.

Abstract: A bead threading tool (4) formed by a folded wire having a distal end (6) formed by twisting the folded end of the wire, an intermediate section (5, 15) formed by the spaced apart folded over halves of the folded wire and a proximal end (8) formed by the tips of the folded wire fixably held by a holder (7) for holding the tool during use. During the crocheting or knitting process the tool (4) is used to add beads (2) to an article by placing the beads (2) onto the tool (4) by inserting the distal end (6) through the bead hole (14), inserting a pull-up loop (10) of the working thread (9) between wires of the intermediate section (5, 15), pulling the loop (10) toward the distal end (6) until it is hooked in the distal end, moving the beads (2) toward the distal end onto the loop (10), then removing the loop (10) from the tool by moving the loop from the distal end (6) into the intermediate section (5, 15) and completing the stitch to secure the bead (2) to a desired location of the article.

Abstract: A pneumatic hair-conditioner system has a vacuum pump (1, 4, 6, 30) attached predeterminedly to a hair processor (2, 25, 28, 29, 31) which employs airflow to the vacuum pump for predetermined hair processing by the hair processor. The vacuum pump and the hair processor can be either a dedicated-process conditioner with permanently integral attachment and pneumatic communication of a single select processor for predeterminedly limited hair-processing use or a multi-process conditioner with detachable attachment and integral communication of a plurality of select processors for predeterminedly multiple hair-processing uses. Optionally, the vacuum pump can be reversible for blowing instead of sucking air in pneumatic communication with the hair processor. For blowing, application of heat also is optional.

Abstract: A water-filtering kit has a filter container (1, 28, 32, 37, 41). A water filter (8) is positioned on an interior portion of the filter container. A filter-inlet connection (9) on the water filter is positioned in tube-access proximity to an inlet-tube aperture (10) in the filter container. Similarly, a filter-outlet connection (11) on the water filter is positioned in tube-access proximity to an outlet-tube aperture (12) in the filter container. The filter container is sized and shaped to contain an inlet tube (13) and an outlet tube (14) which can include one or more hoses in a compacted mode that includes winding, spooling and rolling. The filter container has a container top (7, 31, 36, 40) proximate which or to which a filter head (25) of the filter is attached. The filter, the inlet tube and the outlet tube are positioned in the filter container for storage and transportation. The inlet tube and the outlet tube can have quick disconnects (21, 22, 23, 24).

Abstract: A sectional camera platform (1) is generally circular with a platform floor (2) that is preferably grated for vertical visibility and surrounded by a kick plate (3) about ankle height. A back portion of the platform is a worker cage (17) surrounded by guard railing (18). At a center of the platform is a detachable camera post (14) on which a camera (15) can swivel with unobstructed view over front and side portions. A worker seat can be positioned proximate the camera post. The platform is attachable adaptively to a wide selection of lifting, handling and mobile equipment that includes aerial booms (20), lift forks, cranes, truck beds, swivel beds, levelers and surface cinematographic equipment. The platform is made in sections which are assembled for its use and disassembled for its storage and transport. A desired selection of electrical power and peripheral scene-shooting equipment can be provided for use on or in proximity to the platform.

Abstract: A foul-weather clothing system has one or more wraparound pouches (1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13) into which foul-weather wraparound clothing (4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12) is compacted in position to be released down to wrap circumferentially about predetermined portions of a person. Fasteners (14, 15) are provided as needed for predetermined wraparound positioning of the wraparound clothing on the person and for positioning the wraparound clothing in the wraparound pouches when not released. Waist, trouser, skirt, full-length and shawl embodiments are provided for separate use conditions and user preferences.

Abstract: An attachment device (1) secures an enclosure to the roof frame (2) of a golf cart has a sleeve portion which wraps around the frame (2) and is secured by zipper teeth (9). An optional flap (14 15) extending from the sleeve portion has attachment means to secure an enclosure. Opening slots (13) in the flap allow windshield opening release brackets (7) to be inserted therethrough.