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: An automobile pet-safety seat has a pet-seat nest (1) that is suspended arcuately downward intermediate horizontal rods of a nest frame (2). A rear rod (3) of the nest frame is supported vertically in a proximately horizontal attitude by detachable attachment to a top portion of a seat back (8) of a car seat (11) by a rear-rod strap (9) that is articulated to be loop-fastened to a head rest (10) of the car seat. A frame front (6) of the nest frame is supported in a horizontal attitude by a frame brace (12) having pivotally angular orientation intermediate a front rod (7) and a variably orthogonal portion (16) of the car seat. A fastener strap (17) under the pet-seat nest is affixed to the front rod and attached detachably to the head rest.

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 wildfire protection system has rotating sprinklers (1) on sprinkler legs (2) positioned temporarily or indefinitely as needed on roofs (10) with the sprinkler legs resting on opposite slopes (6) from a ridge (5) of the roof and removed for sprinkler irrigation or easily disassembled for compact storage when not in use for wildfire protection. The rotating sprinklers can wet not only roof tops but also nearby trees (13), shrubs (14) and areas for protection against flying sparks and burning particles. The rotating sprinklers are preferably a low-weight plastic type and the sprinkler legs are preferably four low-weight plastic members that intersect at a series connection for garden-hose water supply to one or more of the rotating sprinklers. The rotating sprinklers are saddled on a roof top with two of the sprinkler legs placed on each of two opposite roof slopes. Low weight of the rotating sprinklers allows them to be placed easily on roofs with access by ladder or structured to be positioned indefinitely.

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: A connector sleeve (2) has a structure-attachment flange (9) on a flange end, a seal surface (4, 5, 15, 17) on a seal end and a nut-retainer ring (8, 14, 16) intermediate the structure-attachment flange and the seal end of an outside periphery of the connector sleeve. A connector nut (7) is contained rotatably on the outside periphery of the connector sleeve with the nut-retainer ring buttressing a retainer wall that is intermediate a circumferentially pipe-engagement inside periphery and a larger circumferentially straight-threaded inside periphery of the connector nut. Straight inside threading on the inside periphery of the connector nut is matched to straight outside threading of a fluid-controller sleeve (3). The pipe-engagement inside periphery of the connector nut and an inside periphery of the fluid-controller sleeve have slidable clearance of outside peripheral portions of an intended pipe (6).

Abstract: A golf-cart speedometer/odometer has a rotation-mark collar (1) on a cart-wheel rim (2) that signals rotation to a rotation sensor (4) on a housing extension (5) from a cart-axle housing (6). Measurement of rotation of the rotation-mark collar from rotation of the cart-wheel rim is communicated electrically from the rotation sensor to a readout console (8) having a speedometer (10), a resettable long-distance odometer (11) in metric or English and a resettable short-distance odometer (12) in metric or English readout. Rotation-marking of the rotation-mark collar is preferably with a plurality of magnets (3). Optionally, the rotation-marking of the rotation-mark collar can utilize a plurality of four magnetic-material markers for a rotation-sensor magnet to decrease magnetic field that could damage computers or medical equipment in the vicinity. Further optional, the rotation-marking of the rotation-mark collar can utilize a plurality of four mechanical trippers (31) and trippets (32).

Abstract: A storage holder (1, 13, 20, 24) for holding bottles and containers in an upright or inverted orientation as necessary to make the liquid contents readily available for use. The holder has a base section (3, 14, 25, 36, 40) for supporting bottles and containers in an upright position and an opening to insert and surround a cap when holding a bottle or container in an inverted orientation. A back section (4, 15, 21,26, 44) connected to the base section provides wall mounting capability. One embodiment of the holder may have a front section (6, 16, 32, 38, 41) to securely maintain a bottle or container between the front and back sections. The front section may be at least one flexible and curvilinear piece to hold various sizes and shapes of bottles and containers in a spring-like manner between the front and back sections. The holder may also have a top section (5, 19, 27) having an opening for inserting and supporting an upper portion of a bottle or container.

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.