Abstract: Skimmer apparatus, for a recreational pool of the type where a housing of the skimmer is mounted outside the pool and has a port opening in sealed relation to a pool sidewall opening, is provided with an assembly, including a special gasket frame and a face plate, for fastening the housing to the pool sidewall for normal use, and further including a cover panel adapted to sealably mount over the face plate by gripping sealing engagement with a peripheral flange of the gasket frame to effectively close off the chamber of the skimmer housing for non-use or storage disposition.

Abstract: An improved preparation and warming pan structure for supporting an elongated sandwich bun in an open position while the sandwich is being prepared and heated. Opposite long side panels which are integral extensions of the pan's flat bottom are angled and configured to support the bun in proper preparation position and promote even heating of the prepared sandwich when the user grasps a projecting integral handle portion of the pan and places it for a predetermined heating time on an oven rack.

Abstract: The invention disclosed utilizes distributed mass in an inertial archery bow stabilizer and vibration damper. It employs internal flow limiting structure and a high density fluid inertial mass. The device comprises two major subassemblies. The first subassembly is a stabilizing element which includes an elongated casing plugged at each end, and having therein the flow limiting structure, preferably in the form of baffles, and fluid to provide the arrow release stabilization and vibration damping effect, the latter being influenced in its action by the presence and design of the baffles. The second subassembly is a housing which holds the first subassembly and preferably comprises a rigid tube or outer housing, end plugs, mounting structure at one end of the tube, and a cushioning bushing. The thrust stabilization is achieved by the relatively large mass of high density fluid retained within the rigid tube enclosing the stabilizing subassembly.

Abstract: A reactor stud hole plug unit having a mandrel with a central stem having a threaded upper portion, a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough and a mandrel plate attached to the lower end. The mandrel plate has threads on its periphery which engage internal threads on a stud hole in a nuclear reactor, and an annular stop is located at the upper end of the threads on the mandrel plate which engages a shoulder on the cavity when the mandrel plate is in position in a stud hole. A compression plate with a central opening having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the upper portion of the mandrel stem fits over the mandrel stem, and an annular sealing ring is positioned around the periphery of the mandrel plate above the annular shoulder and in contact with the compression plate when the compression plate is positioned over the mandrel stem.

Abstract: Apparatus for patching or filling paved road surface cracks or joints includes means for simultaneously dispensing molten asphalt bitumen and monofilament strands of reinforcing fiber, wherein fiber roving is chopped into discrete segments and intermixed with the molten asphalt as the patching or joint filling application occurs. The apparatus is intended to be mounted on a mobile rig to facilitate its use, and includes an arrangement wherein the molten asphalt is continuously pumped out to a dispensing nozzle assembly and back to the storage reservoir on the rig whereby the flow maintains a continuous circuit from which the molten asphalt is selectively withdrawn for use in patching and filling operations. Also included is a means for selectively purging the circuit after use of the apparatus, and the method of utilizing the apparatus.

Abstract: Utility pliers for single-handed manipulation, capable of automatically adjusting the distance between gripping jaws in relation to the size of the workpiece to be gripped, and utilizing one or more hidden springs to cause the automatic adjustment function. Alternative embodiments enable reduction of manufacturing costs, improved location of certain operative components, and the selective inclusion of additional features which enhance the use and operation.

Abstract: A padded liner, primarily for use beneath an infant seated in a safety automobile seat, preferably in the form of a fanciful animal figure, comprises discretely-formed cushions joined by sewing at appropriate edges, thereby forming a substantially self-standing unit. The padded cushions or sections of the unit are shaped and adapted to provide comfort and support, to an infant seated thereagainst, in a manner not normally found in an unlined typical safety seat in a vehicle. Further, the shape of the sections enables conformity to an infant's growth pattern such that the liner contributes to the traveling comfort for the infant during the entire time period that the supporting safety seat is usable for the infant's transport. The liner has structural characteristics and features enabling it to be used to similar advantage in other forms of chairs or seats designed for use by small children.

Abstract: A portable apparatus having a funnel-like ball collector for disposition generally circumjacent a mounted basketball hoop on a basketball court and including a diverter mechanism beneath the collector for receiving successive basketballs from the collector and diverting them outwardly to one or more player positions on the court to enable such players to continually practice throwing the balls to the hoop without having to change position.

Abstract: Utility pliers for single-handed manipulation, capable of automatically adjusting the distance between gripping jaws in relation to the size of the workpiece to be gripped, and utilizing one or more hidden springs to cause the automatic adjustment function. Alternative embodiments enable reduction of manufacturing costs, improved location of certain operative components, and the selective inclusion of additional features which enhance the use and operation.

Abstract: Utility pliers for single-handed manual manipulation which will automatically adjust to positions of positive gripping and holding of any size workpiece within the size range defined by the maximum opening between the jaws of the pliers.

Abstract: A support assembly for stationarily securing an automobile or similar vehicle in an elevated, substantially level position on a floor surface. The assembly includes a pair of bench structures adapted for rigid positioning and spaced parallel orientation beneath a vehicle whereby each bench structure is transverse to the vehicle body and within the area defined by the forward and rear wheels of the vehicle. Each bench structure has a rigid crossbeam extending between A-frame pedestals, body clamping devices adjustably secured on the upward face of the crossbeam, and means for securement of the benches in working position.

Abstract: Equipment for glass container manufacturing wherein a plunger used to form a parison in a glass container forming operation is provided with a cylindrical sleeve adapted to lock the plunger base end against a support member firmly fastened to a reciprocal piston. The sleeve is spring-loaded to hold it in operative position and permit lateral limited adjustment during operation, and may be manually elevated to facilitate quick rotative removal of installation of the plunger.

Abstract: A hand-held instrument for aligning the point of a lathe cutting tool on the level of the longitudinal axis of a cylindrical work piece mounted for rotation in a lathe. The instrument comprises a shaft with a visually-ascertainable gauge, preferably in the form of a spirit level, fixedly secured to one end of the shaft, and a counterweight at the other end of the shaft. The instrument is adapted to be temporarily placed and lightly suspended by the pressure between the point of the carriage-mounted cutting tool and the cylindrical work piece, with the spirit level end of the instrument projecting upwardly whereby vertical adjustment of the cutting tool to the desired horizontal alignment with the work piece axis is accomplished when the spirit level indicates the shaft of the instrument is oriented at true vertical.

Abstract: A foot actuated gear shifting device is provided for a motorcycle which is compatible with current motorcycle structures such that it could be included as standard equipment or be utilized as an accessory attachment to simplify the shifting action accomplished by one foot of the operator. The structure of the invention includes a unitary foot pedal adapted to be installed in the normal position where the operator rests his left foot. The pedal is adapted to support the entire foot of the operator and pivot about a point beneath the foot arch. The forward end of the pedal is connected to the outer end of the motorcycle's gear shift lever such that shifting action can be accomplished by the operator causing the pedal to rock forwardly or rearwardly; consistent with the direction in which he wishes to move the gear shift lever.