Abstract: A compact jewelry organizer for connecting a pair of earrings and retaining earrings for pierced ears as well as clip earrings and cuff links together as pairs. The invention is generally a stiff plastic sheet cut in the shape of a dog bone. Mounting holes are located near each end for inserting the posts or clips of a pair of earrings and securing the earrings in place with clip on backings or a clip. Another embodiment contains a removable hang tag formed in the middle portion, between the mounting hole portions, for hanging the pair of earrings on a display rack. The hang tag is creased or punched with holes at the point where it connects to the dog bone to facilitate removal of the tag by bending. Other embodiments include multiple mounting holes, a hole for hanging the hang tag on a pegboard and a snap rivet for attaching the invention inside a purse.

Abstract: A pre-shave composition for an electric shaver consisting of a dry, finely ground blend of only three ingredients in definite, prescribed weight percentages, said ingredients being Kaolin, Zinc Oxide and Calcium Carbonate. A small amount of flesh tint and fragrance may optionally be added.

Abstract: A device for aerating a bait tank using only air flow as the source of power. An ambient air driven propeller or fan mounted on a shaft positioned in a generally cylindrical housing is provided. A crank section formed in the shaft produces a reciprocating motion which operates a piston rod that is connected to the shaft at one end and to a diaphragm or bellows having a check valve at the other end. A tube or other conduit connected to the outlet of the check valve directs a unidirectional flow of aerating air to the bottom of the tank. An air stone or air brick may be secured in the bottom of the tank in the path of the aerating air flow to enhance dispersion into the bait tank.

Abstract: The invention is a wooden handled, heart shaped, garden tool configured to perform various garden tasks. The tool includes multiple edges and angles configured to perform various garden tasks and a bolt attached thereon at 36.degree. to mate with a handle connector equipped with three different angled mounting bosses. One boss comes straight from the end of the connector, the second boss is ninety degrees from the connector and handle, and the third boss is fifty four degrees from the connector and handle. A coupling has also been designed for the center of the of the handle to allow it to be taken apart for the ease of shipping or storing or to add a longer length handle section.

Abstract: The invention is a bankable apparatus or post card bank check for sending payments or contributions by mail without the use of any letter envelope. The post card bank check may be used for personal check payments or it may carry with it the dollar value of the instrument of such denominations as the issuing banks may determine and as the buyer may choose for the purpose of sending money from the sender to the recipient. A security strip is provided for use when the payor wishes to conceal the account number.

Abstract: A biodegradable, acidic aqueous composition, with an anionic surfactant for the removal of rust, inorganic and organic deposits from a variety of surfaces. Said composition comprising Hydrochloric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Anionic Surfactant, Perfume Oil, Dye and Water.

Abstract: An efficient apparatus for changing oil, hydraulic components, solvents, and fuel cells with the least amount of fluid spills. The apparatus comprises a collecting tray for collecting the liquids, a vertical stand and a base having casters. The collecting tray is adjustable vertically to accommodate different sized aircraft. The collecting tray contains a trap door which may be opened to accommodate an aircraft landing gear. The collected liquids are fed through a tube into plastic containers.

Abstract: The present invention is a high speed grinding system for cutting various aggregate and non-aggregate, natural stone and composite building materials with steel or non-steel reinforced materials. The cutting system comprises a hydraulically driven power head, a guide bar having two water reservoirs and water outlets and a 90.degree. "V" shaped groove on the upper and lower edges and a bar nose shaped to fit on the front edge of the guide bar and a cutting belt mounted on the guide bar, bar nose and a drive sheave of the power head. The cutting belt comprises a continuous tensile member with equally spaced matrix cutting segments affixed thereto and embedded in molded plastic. The cutting belt is hydroplaned on a sheet of water in the 90.degree. "V" grooves. In addition, utilizing the hydraulic principle to "lift" the belt off the bar nose, eliminates the need for a rotating bar nose wheel.

Abstract: The invention is a printed product hanger construction to be used in packaging fabric products especially multiple pairs of socks. The invention consists of a pressure sensitive band that wraps two pairs of socks on one side of a hanger portion and one pair of socks on the other side of the hanger portion. Pressure sensitive adhesive adheres to the socks, thus securing them to the package. A hanger portion of the band protrudes above the remainder of the band and contains the hanger opening for displaying the socks on a pegboard. The hanging region has an opening for receiving a single or a double wire hanger cut near the top of a billboard region containing printed matter.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher and retardant material is formed from cellulosic mulch saturated with licorice juice. The licorice juice may be in the form of a foam, and the material may additionally include a binder and water. In order to increase the cohesiveness of the material, flexible strands of fine wire may be added to the mixture or a wire webbing may be used as a carrier material. Preferably, the cellulosic mulch is shredded paper.

Abstract: A system for containing and collecting oil spills and other water surface contaminants is provided. More specifically, the invention comprises a plurality of oil containment boom sections adapted to be coupled together, each section including a body fabric made of assorted polyester and nylon substrates and having spaced heat sealed areas therein, a flotation log of sealed spiral-wound air-bubble material, a ballast preferably made of sand sealed inside a polyester tubing, an upper hand-hold strength member preferably made of closed-cell polyethylene foam sealed at the top of the oil boom and containing a tension strap having a selected tensile strength, a hand-hold loop sewn to the body fabric to aid in handling an retrieval, and a vertical stiffener made of plastic or aluminum sealed in the boom to aid during top flotation and freeboarding conditions.

Abstract: A miniature golf putting course laid out in the form of a maze. The miniature golf course is placed inside of a maze and is then controlled by a series of gates. Changing the position of the gates changes the route one must follow to correctly negotiate the course. Each of the holes have a cover suitable for simulating the effect of a golf ball rolling on grass, each of the hazards are arranged to interfere with the path of a golf ball, and each of the holes have a tee end and a green end which may be changed by changing the position of the gates.

Abstract: The invention is a pre-fabricated boat lift canopy constructed of galvanized steel or aluminum tubing. All joints are crimped to a tight, permanent fit by using a special rolling tool. The canopy frame is mounted on "I" beams of existing boat lifts, docks, or pilings. The canopy frame is then covered with a water tight and sunlight resistant decorative canopy. Wind spoilers, in the form of canvas strips, are fastened to the peak of the canopy, a continuous strip, horizontally across the top, a strip at each end, and a third strip at the center.

Abstract: The invention is a bankable apparatus or post card bank check for sending contributions by mail without the use of any letter envelope. The post card bank check carries with it the dollar value of the instrument of such denominations as the issuing banks may determine and as the buyer may choose for the purpose of sending money from the sender to the recipient. The post card check is for deposit only and withdrawable only with the use of the recipient's own bank check making it a safe way to transfer money from donor to recipient.

Abstract: A device for uniformly distributing as well as conserving water is provided. A main water supply line carries water to a main discharge header that has a plurality of outlets. The header includes at least a pair of conduits spaced to form at least two legs of a triangular support, each conduit having a flow restraining device which is disposed above but adjacent to the ground. The main header has a central restraining device of smaller diameter spaced from the ground to provide water and reduce the water pressure at the pair of outlets. The header preferably contains mesh filters or multiple screen filters which operate to restrain flow as well as to provide a uniform flow of water therethrough. A support arm is connected to the main water supply line at a swivel joint to form a supporting triangle, and a water control valve is positioned in the main water supply.

Abstract: A device for in-place swimming in a swimming pool. A swimmer is tethered to the side of a pool in a manner which permits unrestrained swimming by an elongated, smooth, slightly elastic, strap having an eye formed on one end by bending the end back on itself and sealing the end in place and forming a running slip knot by pulling the strap material through the eye to form a lasso type loop for restraining the lower body of the swimmer.

Abstract: A device for detecting leaks in containers that are open to the effects of rain and/or evaporation comprising an outer cylinder or container suspended in a container or vessel to be measured, such as, a swimming pool, an inner tube, an outer floating tube, an inner floating indicating rod and a float attached to the end of the floating indicating rod. The device is suspended in a swimming pool by a chain or rope attached to the outer cylinder. The inner tube is fastened to the bottom of the outer cylinder and a hole is formed in the bottom of the outer cylinder and an optional, long capillary tube is inserted in the hole. The inside of the outer cylinder is filled to a particular level and the relationship of the floating indicator rod and the environmentsl indicator tube is recorded. Periodically, the level is checked to see if there is a change in the level due to a leak in the pool or container.