Abstract: A system and process for allowing a fisherman to remove kinks and twists from a fishing line by selectively applying and releasing pressure on the fishing line is provided. The system includes a fixed restraining member which members have depending opposed surfaces that are disposed under the fishing pole in the line of the fishing line support eye loops. Both members have extensions extending above the pole with the movable member pivotally connected to an actuator rod that is supported above the pole and terminates at a position substantially opposite to and above the spool and reel. The rod includes a lever arm at its end remote form the restraining members to form an extension suitable to be reached and acted upon by preferably the thumb of the fisherman. When so acted upon, the movable member can exert a restraining pressure on the fishing line by movement toward the fixed member, causing kinks and twists in the line to be spun off toward the water.

Abstract: A system for enabling golf practice to be held in a limited space including:a cylindrical, PVC, pipe casing containing weight means and having a first end with an end cap fastened thereon, an eye bolt fastened to said first end cap, and a second end having an end cap fastened thereon, forming a sealed container for said weight means,a golf ball having a bore formed therethrough at the diameter, said bore countersunk at one end, anda tethering cord having a first end and a second end, said cord secured at said first end to said golf ball, said cord passing through said bore and secured therein, and shaped to conform to the outer surface of said golf ball at said first end, and said tethering cord secured at a second end to said eye bolt, said second end passing through said eye bolt, and secured to itself by a clamp, thereby forming a loop,whereby when said golf ball, said cord and said pipe casing are strung out in alignment and said ball is struck by a golf club, said ball will travel along its natural traje

Abstract: A non-corrosive, biodegradable, acidic aqueous composition with an anionic surfactant for the removal of rust, inorganic and organic deposits from a variety of surfaces.

Abstract: The invention is a hydraulic boat lift having improved, reinforced concrete pilings, wherein the lift operates with static cables and moving blocks (sheaves) guided by grooves formed in the prestressed, concrete piles. Hydraulic cylinders are fastened to the top of a first pair of piles, An extra heavy block is affixed to each of the hydraulic cylinders and the blocks are adapted to run in the grooves. Stainless strand core cables are affixed to the tops of a first pair of piles, and run through pipes molded in the piles and through blocks affixed to lifting brackets. Lifting brackets are affixed to a first end of structural tubing. A second set of cables are affixed to the top of the first pair of piles, run through a second set of pipes molded in the piles, through the lifting means, to a second pair of piles. A hydraulic system powers the lift.

Abstract: A round , prestressed concrete pile having front and back flat portions and a method and apparatus for manufacturing the piles. The apparatus comprises essentially a plurality of horizontally placed piling molds and a concrete feeder and spreader. The concrete feeder and spreader are pulled across the pile molds by a spreader driver attached to a first end of the pile molds and the piles are removed from the pile molds by a cable tensioner and piling extractor attached to a second end of the pile molds. The piles are prestressed with flexible cable, wrapped with concertina wire, and embedded in concrete poured into the pile molds. The piles may be cast in different lengths by utilizing a bucket mold on the lower end.

Abstract: A swimming pool skimmer apparatus having a skimmer arm with one end positioned inside the opening of a swimming pool weir and held in position by a pair of spring loaded pins, and the opposite end is shaped in the form of a hook to direct some of the water current flow along the line of the skimmer arm and toward the swimming pool weir. A screen is held in an opening formed within the skimmer arm along the greater part of the length and width of the skimmer arm. With the flow of the swimming pool inlets directed in one direction, a circular, counter clockwise current is set up and the pool skimmer of the invention diverts the debris into the swimming pool weir.

Abstract: An internal metal stitching method for repairing cracks in concrete comprising the steps of cutting slots to facilitate large metal brackets installed every two feet and at alternating angles to the crack. Saw cuts are made in the concrete and near the ends of each large bracket to accommodate end brackets which when fitted resemble a double "t". The saw cuts are cleaned and dryed, filled with a filler resin, and the metal brackets are reinserted and are submerged 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.

Abstract: A method for drying nail composition enamel in sixty seconds comprising the application of processed cotton seed oil to nail polish composition on natural and synthetic nails.

Abstract: A system for discouraging and inhibiting marine growth onto a boat's underwater hull surface comprising a plurality of sections of foam filled PVC pipe tied together to form a flotation frame, an envelope of flexible, polyethylene, bubble wrap material, of a size and shape to enclose the underwater part of a boat's hull, and affixed to and supported by the flotation frame, a sprinkler hose affixed to the flotation frame for injecting fresh water for washing the boat's underwater hull, and a plurality of drain/check valves mounted in the envelope for eliminating the wash down water in the envelope.

Abstract: The instant invention uses a ladder which attaches to a wheel-base type stabilizer which aids in rolling the object onto and off a roof or other elevated area. The ladder attaches to the wheel base stabilizer with two "U" shaped channels which receive two of the ladder rungs and the rungs are locked in place with two slip pins on the underside. At the top of the ladder is a leg which also has two "U" shaped channels which slip over the rungs of the ladder and are locked in place with two slip pins. A boom, with a mating square tube welded to it, receives the leg which is attached to the top of the ladder. A leg and wheel assembly are assembled into a second mating square tube welded to the other end of the boom and held in place with a slip pin.

Abstract: The present invention consists of two asymmetrical hulls connected by a crossbeam or deck structure to make up a catamaran. Each hull has a rounded or shallow angled outer surface below the water line. The inboard side presents a vertical, or near vertical surface below the water line to act as an effective leeway preventer, to resist sideways movement under normal sailing conditions. The vertical surface may have a winglet at the keel and a flow directing vane to prevent vortexes and to maintain parallel flow of water along the whole length of the surface.

Abstract: A rotor blade recorder system for accumulating the total number of hours that the rotor blades of a helicopter have been rotating at operational speeds. An hour meter and a switch are attached to the outer surface of a mounting rod running through the root end of each of the two blades comprising the main rotor. The switch has a calibrated weight at the end of the switch arm to close the contacts of the switch when the main rotor reaches operational speed. Closing the contacts energizes the self-contained power source in an hour meter. Remote readout terminals permit the hour meter to be read from outside without disturbing the blade assembly. As long as the rotor continues at the operating speed, the hour meter continues to record the time at work.

Abstract: A water jet propelled saucer shaped water craft having a smoothly curved, convex shaped outer surface comprised of a hull section being slightly radiused from a curved bottom surface up to a circular top, a water jet propulsion system for altering the vertical level and horizontal movement of the craft, an upper body section having a circular bottom edge for mating engagement with said hull section and a joystick control pivotally mounted on said deck for steering and a maneuvering the water craft, said hull section and the upper body section being mated and sealingly joined and secured together with a metal band. The water craft includes a second speed control for controlling the velocity of the water jet stream.

Abstract: A combination cage locking and latching device made from a light gauge wire or molded plastic which is rotatably fixed to the cage door top horizontal wire. The device consists of shaped wire having a locking portion, a latching portion, and a "U"-shaped mounting portion formed between the locking portion and the latching portion at a position nearer to the locking portion. The locking portion is formed sufficiently long to extend below and to engage a first horizontal rod to prevent unauthorized opening, and the latching portion is formed and positioned to extend outside the cage for grasping and pulling the cage door upwardly to an open position and sufficiently long for engaging a second horizontal rod of said cage for holding the cage door in an open position.

Abstract: A non-slip drumstick which uses a flexible, synthetic, finger-band to hold the index finger of a drummer in a fixed position. The invention comprises a cavity formed in the drumstick, a base assembly consisting of a top insert and a bottom insert and a finger-holding, flat surfaced "O" ring assembled in a slot in the top insert. The top and bottom inserts grip a pair of horizontal ribs formed in the cavity and lock together with latches formed in the top and bottom inserts. The drummer can use either an over or under hand grip. The flexible band can conform to the shape, angle, and movement of the index finger.

Abstract: A tennis ball retriever and multi-purpose tennis ball hopper and caddy that holds all of the tennis equipment used during play and practice. The retriever utilizes a container portion incorporating a bottom of transverse rods which are slightly resilient and incorporates a telescoping handle structure used in ball retrieval and as a support stand for the ball container portion. The hopper has side walls that open for easy access to the container.

Abstract: A device for wetting toilet tissue comprising a small, enclosed reservoir fitted with air vents, a finger actuated valve lever, an inlet and outlet orifice and a water flow controlling valve. The device attaches to a bracket that is secured at the other end to the upper toilet bowl flange by one of the toilet seat mounting screws and nuts, positioning the device under the water closet tank and protruding slightly forward. The water is supplied via a small plastic flexible tubing connected to a tubular "T" that is installed between the water closet overflow pipe and the orifice nozzle that is part of the water closet filling ballcock valve. Water flows into the small capacity reservoir whenever the toilet is flushed. To minimize having cold water replacing the ambient-air warmed water in the reservoir, a float actuating lever closes the input orifice when the reservoir is full. A venting orifice allows the release of air being displaced by the inflowing water.