Abstract: A gravity vacuum system for a fish tank which will fit onto any standard fish tank and will get rid of waste through a gravitational system. The top of the system is a false bottom for the upper portion of the fish tank. The false bottom features openings small enough to allow the waste to pass. A solid pyramid directly in the middle of the lower one third supports the false bottom. At the right and left foot of the pyramid are drainage valve areas enclosed in boxes. When the drainage valves are opened, the waste flows through the false bottom and into the triangular areas and left of the pyramid. The waste then flows down through the triangular spaces and into the drainage valve areas. The owner then hooks connective tubing to the drainage valves for easy drainage.

Abstract: A water glass reminder for counting the number of glasses of water consumed each day consisting of a clear plastic ten ounce glass with a rotatable disc or ring for indexing from one number to the other as water is consumed.

Abstract: The invention consists of a paint mixer attachment for a standard wooden paint stirrer consisting of a plastic or metal casing having a slot beginning from the top to a point inside the casing near the bottom and a plurality of bristles formed on the bottom. A first embodiment is rectangular and a second embodiment is elliptical. The elliptical embodiment has stiff bristles formed on a round bottom and up the sides.

Abstract: A device for forming a deckle edge, an uncut, softly frayed, natural tear for elegant paper edges having a flat hardened stainless steel tool with a deckel edge formed on a first edge and a straight edge formed on a second edge. The top surface has an image of a metric scale formed along the deckle edge, and an image of an inch scale formed along the straight edge, each of the scales having a zero center formed with increments of the scale increasing outwardly toward each end. A hanging hole is also provided at one end.

Abstract: A device for carrying a bottle of liquid over a shoulder consisting of a flat base with a first portion oval shaped and a second portion formed with a "U" shaped hole having a larger opening beginning at the outer edge and diminishing in size towards the middle of the base. The two ends each have a hole formed therein and a cord is strung through each of the end holes and joined with a clamp to form a continuous loop.

Abstract: The combination of a backspin sticker and a golf club having an angled surface for increasing the backspin of a golf ball when it hits the putting surface. The invention is a sticker, shaped to conform to a hitting area on the hitting surface, the sticker having a front surface with a coating of silicon carbide grain affixed with a synthetic resin and an adhering region having a clear, pressure sensitive adhesive applied thereon, and a release liner adhered to the adhesive for preserving the adhesive qualities.

Abstract: A special purpose helicopter based on an existing airframe, power train, and engine, modified to provide greatly enhanced performance, payload, speed and maneuverability. The modification consists of modifying an original helicopter universal transmission center case for installation of twin drive shafts, at 180.degree. apart, and mounting a second engine on the airframe structure, at 180.degree. to the first engine, and forward of the transmission. An exhaust system for the second engine is split into two units for directing the exhaust outwardly and upwardly.

Abstract: A sanitary liner for a shopping cart infant seat consisting of a seat area shaped to fit within the space for the infant seat area, a flexible rim stitched to the top of the seat area and encircling the seat area, a narrow, flat, steel wire stitched to the bottom side of the rim and located between the outer edge and the seat area and encircling the seat area, and a plurality of straps stitched to the flexible rim bottom side for securing the liner within the shopping cart infant seat.

Abstract: An internal metal stitching method for repairing cracks in concrete comprising the steps of cutting slots to facilitate metal stitching brackets installed in saw cuts every two feet and at alternating angles to the crack. The concrete is marked using a stitching bracket as a template for marking out the concrete saw cuts. The saw cuts are made in the concrete following the outline of the bracket. The first cut is made along the length of the large bracket and the second and third cuts are made near the ends of each large bracket to accommodate end brackets which when fitted resemble a double "t". The saw cuts are cleaned and dried, filled with a filler resin, and the metal brackets are inserted and are submerged to 1/4" below the concrete surface. The filler is smoothed out to a level flush with the concrete surface. Additional decorative surfaces may then be applied, such as ceramic tiles, carpeting, linoleum or paint. Various shaped metal stitching brackets and a bracket made of filler are also disclosed.

Abstract: A turbocharged ram tornado engine coupled with a jet tornado turbine heat recovery system, a variable speed fluid transmission, and a muffler/water recovery assembly. A combustor provides a source of hot gases which are forced into a tornado form inside an annular chamber housing a first turbine wheel, water is injected in the gas stream, the swirling gases are then passed to a second turbine wheel, via a turbocharger connected to the first turbine exhaust which provides air to the combustor, and a muffler/water recovery system for condensing and recovering water injected into the engine.

Abstract: A system for attaching a scoring display unit to a fastening band of a glove. The fastening band includes a top strap, and a back surface patch for the top strap. Confronting surfaces of the top strap and the back surface patch comprise cooperating interengaging means, such as hooks and loops of VELCRO fabric. The scoring device of the invention includes a rotary, numbered disc scoring device having protrusions around the periphery which are engaged by a finger to rotate the disc as each golf shot is taken. A scoring window in the front side permits viewing of the selected score number. A fabric hook strip is attached on each end of the scoring device, the unit is placed on the top side of the top strap, wrapped under the glove flap and the hook strip engages the loop fabric of the glove strap. The assembly is then placed over the top of a glove top strap and fastened to the loop VELCRO on the underside of the glove top strap.

Abstract: A clear/printed hang tag, a hanging system for suspending a package of products from a single wire hanger and/or a double wire hanger, automatic labeling of product packaging on a billboard, and the process for making hang tags. The hang tag has an opening for receiving a single or a double wire hanger cut near the top of a billboard region containing printed matter. The hang tag is made from a continuous web of polyester film with a process including, printing graphics on the back side of the upper portion using reverse image flexographic printing, coating the printed image with a UV cured, opaque ink coating, a lower portion of the front side with a clear, pressure sensitive adhesive, combining and adhering the continuous web of polyester film to a release liner, die cutting the hang tag shape and the hanger opening, stripping the waste material from the liner, and rewinding the combined hang tags and liner on a reel for shipment to a customer.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a gravity operated float switch wherein the gravity causes a ball to move within a raceway to contact an operating rod and move it to a position to operate a switch to start or stop the operation of a pump. Cam surfaces are provided on the top surface of the operating arm to move the arm of a contact substrate or a micro switch to an UP or a DOWN position. A novel sealing system comprising a two piece plastic part having a tapered end, and a bushing wrapping the incoming wire and locked within the cover to provide a secure seal for the wire.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for indicating when a person either took a pill or other medication, or when he is scheduled to take the next dose of the medication. The invention is conveniently attached to a pill bottle having a cap. An image of a clock face is printed on or adhered to the top of the bottle cap and/or the bottom and may include either a MEDICATION TAKEN AT image or a MEDICATION DUE AT image. A transparent, rotatable cap, having an arrow indicator inscribed thereon, is placed over the bottle cap. A second transparent, rotatable cap, having an arrow indicator inscribed thereon may be placed over a clock face image and a medication image on the bottom for use as a second timer reminder. When a medication is taken, the rotatable cover covering the MEDICATION TAKEN AT end is turned to the time taken. The opposite end timer is then turned to the MEDICATION DUE AT end to indicate when the next dose is due.

Abstract: A trash bag holder which includes a rectangular support frame having a peripheral lip that depends from the frame. An adjustable handle extends outwardly from the support frame. The frame is engaged by a standard plastic trash bag such that the mouth of the bag extends through, wraps over and grips the frame to hold the bag in an open condition. The handle may be set in a near vertical position for loading near the ground, and at 90.degree. to the frame for hanging on a hook mounted on a wall.

Abstract: The present invention resides in apparatus, and software, and a related method for selecting, printing, and dispensing a redeemable discount coupon and other offerings in response to the taking of or upon the return of a cart to a electronic coupon dispensing terminals. A computerized kiosk, updated by a remote command center, is located at the entrance of the corral. Customers receive a key at the check out counter to be used to access the dispenser for the selection of discount coupons. As the cart is replaced in the corral, the system is activated and the customer selects from a touch screen monitor and a dispenser prints and issues a manufacturer's coupon. Statistical information is gathered by the computer and relayed to the store CPU. Maintenance requirements are also relayed to the store CPU.