Abstract: Airfoil canopy for paragliders made of non-porous cloth and comprised of a number of parallel primary air chambers (12) having upper surfaces (14), lower surfaces (16), open front ends (18), tail ends (20) and ribs (22). Secondary chambers (30) are provided within each primary chamber together with an opening (36) to the secondary chamber and a flap or curtain member (40) for blocking the back flow of air out of the secondary chamber in the event of air pressure loss in the primary chamber.

Abstract: A breathing gas air delivery device (10) for attachment to the calumella of the wearer's nose septum having a frame (12) which includes a U-shaped clip (14) with legs (16) and nasal septal engaging projections (18) which clip (14) in turn is connected to an outwardly spaced side frame piece (24,26) on each side of clip (14) and supported at least in part by a cross frame support piece (28,30) so that finger pressure on the side frame pieces (24,26) spreads the clip legs (16) and projections (18) for attachment and removal of the device. A pair of air intake tubes (32,34) are supported in the frame and are connected to filter holder menas (20,22). The filter holder means (20,22) may be attached to and supported on the frame or connected by tubular means (142, 146,148) to the air intake tubes. Sealant pads (36,38) block off the nasal openings except for air entering the nasal passages through said air intake tubes (32,34).

Abstract: A quick release and snap-together clasp device (10) having a one-piece body frame which includes a main opening (16) for receiving and coacting with a releasable button member (50), the opening (16) also including inwardly extending projections (34,36) for defining a button engaging area. The body is rounded at the bottom (14) to accommodate a round button member (50) having a peripheral groove (60) to be received in the body for holding sheet and film materials. The body also includes an additional opening (40) and a hook (48).

Abstract: Method for preparing an adjustable side view mirror mounting mechanism (40,50,70) for vehicles which includes a conventional mounting support (14) supporting neck (12) and mirror (M). After the neck (12) is cut a desired distance above base (14) the neck stub (23) left on base (14) is removed and a replacement sleeve (70) is substituted. A slidable mirror support block (50) has a slot (64) through which is received bar (40) and which has lock means (56) for securing and releasing the block for slidable movement with respect to the bar. On the top of the block means (50) is a support cavity (55) to receive the shortened neck (12) for supporting the mirror (M). The mounting bar (40) with block (50) is attached to the upper end of sleeve (70) to complete the installation.

Abstract: A table game (10) device and method having a playing surface (20) and electronic display (90). A plurality of pocket openings (24-34) numbering six or other number, as in a standard six pocket billiard table (10), with individual switching and signal generating means (46) are provided. Switching or signal generating means (46) generate signals to be processed by electronic computer control means (56, 70, 80). Each pocket opening is assigned a different game or sport play action at specified intervals such as after each play on the table surface. Scoreboard display (90) has a lighted animated display showing a field, arena or playing environment for the game or sport selected and being played. Advertizing and promotional materials may be shown on the displayer (90) between plays and games.

Abstract: Wheelchair and wheelchair occupant restraint and securement system (10) for vehicles in which a track (12,14) in two sections is disposed in spaced apart, parallel relationship on the vehicle floor. A frame securement belt (40) is attached to each of the four corners of the wheelchair frame so that four belts (40) secure the chair to the track sections (12,14). Independent occupant securement is provided with a lap belt (70) which attaches on each side of chair (C) to a track section (12,14). A shoulder harness (90) attaches to the floor behind the occupant of the chair and rearwardly of the occupant separates into two shoulder sections (98) which have buckle loops (102) which secure to the releasable buckle (78,80) of the lap belt (70). A rear stanchion (120) may be provided by attaching the same to the track sections and passing the rearward part of the shoulder harness over the upper part (122) of the stanchion.

Abstract: A mortarless, lightweight building block and walls formed therefrom. The block is generally rectangular and comprises side walls, end walls, and an interior wall which divides the interior of the block into two vertical passages through the block. In certain blocks, parts of the end and interior walls are removed to form horizontal channels through the blocks. The blocks are provided with projections and recesses having rectangular cross sections by which means they may be interlocked together to form walls. In such a wall, the vertical passages and horizontal channels may receive reinforcing structures to impart added strength and load bearing properties to the wall.

Abstract: Hanger device for clothing and particularly womens under garments which includes an elongated flat, plastic body (10) having a central hook section (15) and including at each end a depending end portion (32,34). The end sections include a saw tooth type slot (30) extending upwardly and inwardly at a predetermined angle from end edge (20). The saw tooth shape of the slot defines a series of coacting triangular teeth. The depending end sections include a flexible lower end portion (34). A second slot (40) may be included to angle downwardly and outwardly from the top edges (16) if desired.

Abstract: An adapter brace device (10) for removably fitting onto one end of a policeman's side handle baton (12) for bracing a handgun while the baton itself is used as a shoulder stock. The adapter device includes a round, plastic body portion (14) with an inner end (16) and an outer end (18). The inner end (16) of the body (14) includes a recessed opening (20) and the outer end has a cradle portion (28) which angles upwardly and outwardly and which cradle portion has a concave depression (26) for receiving the back edge of the grip of a handgun (G). The adapter brace fits on to the end of the baton as shown.

Abstract: A closure clip member (10) for flexible bags, sacks and the like in the shape of a disk with an enlarged edge rim (12) and a thinner body portion or diaphragm (14); the body portion (14) being divided by radially disposed slots (22) into a predetermined number of triangular leafs (20) with the apexes (24) of the leafs adjacent each other at or near the center of the body. Each triangular (20) leaf includes a void area adjacent the edge rim (12) so that each leaf is "L" shaped; said closure member being formed of flexible, planar plastic material so that the closure member (10) can be manually slipped on and off a bag or sack.

Abstract: Clock mechanism and display face (10) having a quartz reverse movement electrical drive motor (24) with a pair of coaxial drive shafts (26, 28). The motor (24) is mounted on a supporting frame (12) and turns coaxially spaced apart drive gears (34, 41) for the hour and minute displays. The drive gears (34, 41) in turn mesh with and rotate driven gears (50, 52) and (60, 62) spaced either ninety degrees or one-hundred-eighty degrees from each other at their engagement points with their respective drive gears. Hour and minute display hands (100, 110) are mounted on posts on the driven gears which are located at the same point thereon. As the gears turn the intersection (109, 119) of the wires or the point (122, 124) of the ninety degree spacing describe a circle. The instersections or points overlay a dial face to indicate the time.

Abstract: Continuous combustion heat engine including a compressor (12), combustor (14) and expander (16) which operates on a Brayton cycle with positive displacement pistons (90) in the compressor and variable expansion ratio pistons (190) in the expander. Compressor (12) delivers compressed air to the combustor (14) where it is mixed with fuel and combusted to produce expansion gases for the expander (16). Power input to the compressor and power output from the expander are achieved through the radially disposed pistons (90,190), connecting rods (94), cranks (98), crank shafts (100), planetary gears (104), sun gears (106) and sun gear connectors (114) which rotatably secure the sun gears (106) and manifolds (110,166) together. The pistons (190) for the expander have positive displacement sections (192) and free floating sections (200) for the variable volume ratio capability.

Abstract: An adjustable side view mirror assembly (10) which includes a conventional support mounting (14) supporting neck (12) and mirror (M). After the neck (12) is cut a desired distance above mount (14) an adapter bar (20) is connected to the stub (23) left on mount (14). A slidable mirror support block (40) has a slot (60) through which is received bar (20) and which has lock means (66) for securing and releasing the block for slidable movement with respect to the bar. On the top of the block means (40) is a support cavity (54) to receive the neck (12) for supporting the mirror (M). Securement means (56,58) are provided to lock neck (12) in cavity (54).

Abstract: Windshear indicator system comprised of a plurality of individual windshear detection and indication devices (10) disposed to one side of and parallel to the landing approach and takeoff areas of an airport runway. Each device (10) has a wind velocity sensor (24) and a wind direction indicator (22). Wind speed information is visually displayed in an array of vertical lights (30-40) of one color. A circular pattern of second colored lights (50-64) is provided so that the upper half of the pattern shows head winds and the lower half indicates or displays tailwinds to warn of a windshear condition. A green "go" light (74) flashes with the upper half of the circular lights (50-64). A red "no go" light (76) flashes with the lower half of the circular array of lights to warn of tailwinds and a windshear condition.

Abstract: A portable shelter structure (10) of variable size consisting of an even number of individual, folding, modular units (12) which, in their folded condition, serve as shipping containers for the shelter. Rigid floor and rigid sidewall sections (22, 28) are hinged (24) along an adjacent edge allowing rotation of the sidewall section from a closed position to an upright position so that the sidewall is substantially perpendicular. Collapsible roof support beams (72) and flexible, collapsible roof covering units (14) are stored in a cavity created between the floor (22) and sidewall (28) sections when they are in their closed state. Collapsible end walls (16) having a door structure (17) therein can be stored in the modular unit cavity or in a separate vestibule packing unit (18) which attaches to the end wall as a separate closed space outside the end wall door.

Abstract: Device (10) for extacting and pulling posts, poles and the like having a tool body portion (12) including a back wall (16), side walls (22,24) and lower end surfaces (20,30,32). A hollow handle (14) extends upwardly from the tool body (12) and includes a slug metal member (50) at the lower end of the handle. Teeth (38,40) are secured to the lower edge surface of the back wall. A slide hammer bar (60) is adapted to be inserted in the hollow handle (14) to pound the tool body down and to pound the teeth into engagement with the post. The bar also acts as a lever extension of the handle for prying the post up once the device has been position and engaged with the post.

Abstract: Egg shelling device (A) having a tubular body member (A) with an upper end (B) that is adapted to be slipped onto the end of a faucet (C). The body member (A) includes interior passages (I,E,7) and includes a conical seat edge (G) which is radially inwardly projecting so that a hard boiled egg (H) when seated against the seat edge prevents the water pressure from acting on the outside of the egg shell (3). The water pressure entering the interior of the egg at broken portion (5) expels the egg.

Abstract: Spray gun holding mechanism including a holding jaw body (20) having a U-shape with back wall (26), side walls (28,30), outwardly angling support walls on either side (40,42), and mounting means (46,48) by which the device is secured to a painter's roller extension pole on neck (50). A spring loaded trigger adjustment assembly (90) allows a gun secured into the device to be adjusted to the trigger and handle back dimension. A spring loaded trigger rod (62) engages the gun trigger and is actuated by a hand actuated cable (60) at the operator's end of the extension device. Means are provided for quick adjustment of angle of holder disposition, cable (60) slack and spray gun dimensions.

Abstract: Wrap around article (10) for wood preservative treatment of wood poles, posts and the like, including an outside backing sheet (12) which has an inwardly and downwardly folded mounting flap (18) at the upper end thereof. A single or series of generally flat pockets or bags (30) on the inside of which is an absorbant pad (40). Wood preservative solution is added to the bag (30) and held in the pad (40) and the bag is sealed. The bags are attached to the flap (18). When the wrap around article (10) is to be applied, the inside faces of the bags are cut away exposing the pads soaked with the wood preservative. Upon installation the pads (40) contact substantially all of the circumference of the pole and the wood preservative penetrates the pole wood. In another form the pad material (40') is wrapped around the treatment zone, the pad saturated with wood preservative solution and then the backing (12') is secured over the pad.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Solanum muricatum which has been designated the "Cascade Gold" pepino. The subject variety was genetically mutated from plants which originated in La Serena, Chile. This fruit resembles other varieties of pepinos, but is superior to them in respect to having a very sweet flavor with no typical pepino aftertaste, and its ability to set and bear fruit in abundance in Lynden, Wash.