Abstract: The subject apparatus is an improved coupling apparatus utilized for various work vehicles, on which is integrally disposed a front end functional member capable of a plurality of movements and work functions controlled by the operator of the work vehicle, such coupling apparatus comprising a connecting member which is comprised of an upright support member wherein such support member has parallel vertical slots to receive movable connecting arms from the work vehicle, along with a V-shaped guide on the upper portion to receive a portion of the device to be coupled to the coupler.

Abstract: The subject apparatus is an improved screw driver adapted to have an expanding head to adapt to different screw head types and sizes, such screw driver device apparatus comprising a hollow handle member affixed concentrically to a hollow shaft, with the hollow shaft member holding a plurality of movable rod members that are adapted to move axially and longitudinally, within a limited distance in such hollow shaft member towards the head of the screw driver to move the ends thereof into position on the head of the screw.

Abstract: The subject device is an apparatus structured to help facilitate the process of exercising the internal vaginal muscles, and comprises, in general, a hollow longitudinally extending member capable of being alternately contracted about its lower girth and its upper posterior portion to rhythmatically produce an internal wave action inside the device to both exercise and strengthen the vaginal muscles. The device is used by initially filling the vaginal insert with a fluid to a given volume and pressure determined by the user, through a detachable fill-empty device affixed to the device.The device is provided with an optional differential pressure flow gauge, or any other differential pressure indicator to measure rhythmatic action and strength of the resulting wave actions.

Abstract: The subject device is a balloon holding device adapted to be attached to a balloon string and functioning to prevent a balloon filled with a lighter-than-air gas from rising above a given tethered length, such device comprising in general a spool member having a central cylindrical shaft flanked on each end by opposing circular plate members, each such plate having a circumferential rim. The spool member is adapted to have the balloon string wrapped around it to be unravelled at will. Integrally disposed between the inner face of such circular plate members are integrally affixed means to partially retard the process of unravelling of the balloon string so that the balloon string and thus the balloon do not become beyond the control of the person holding the balloon.

Abstract: The subject process is directed to a method of attaching rectangularly shaped sheets of rubber roofing material to the upper surface of a roof and comprises affixing a plurality of rubber roof sheets, in a regular pattern, over the upper surface of a roof structure, and affixing over the rubber roof sheets in a grid-like matrix, plates on portions of the perimeter of the rubber roof sheets, fastening adjacent the perimeter edges of such sheets, in a matrix-like manner. In such matrix pattern, plates are spaced from one another in an even manner. The subsequent steps involve affixing the holding plates to seal the plates against the rubber roof sheaths.

Abstract: The subject device is a balloon weight and holding device having and storing a balloon tether means and adapted to be attached to a balloon and functioning to prevent a balloon filled with a lighter-than-air gas from rising above a given tethered length, such device comprising in general a spool member having a central cylindrical shaft flanked on each end by opposing circular plate members, each such plate having a circumferential rim. The spool member has the balloon tether wrapped around it to be unravelled at will. Integrally disposed between the inner face of such circular plate members are integrally affixed means to retard the process of unravelling of the balloon string so that the balloon string and thus the balloon do not become beyond the control of the person holding the balloon.

Abstract: The subject invention is a roofing attachment plate with integrated means to seal and affix such plate on the upper part of a roof surface in order to secure a roof sheet to the upper surface of a roof. Specifically, the invention comprises a circular member on other shaped attachment plate which is adapted to be placed flush on the upper surface of the roof deck with opening means to receive a nail or stud to attach the plate to the roof structure, serving to anchor a roofing sheet to the fixed roof structure. The fastening plate has an upper cup-like chamber that is centrally located on the attachment plate and coaxially aligned with the central vertical axis of the fastening member, and such chamber has an outer circumferential surface, a portion of which has a circumferential recess to receive and hold a circular locking ring.

Abstract: An air ventilating system for use to ventilate and dehydrate and dehumidify the insulation immediately under the roof structure. The system includes an air intake member, to draw in relatively dry air, generally located above the roof surface, and a central distribution member, in the form of a plenum, disposed above or below the roof structure, and a plurality of radiating pipes that lead from the distribution plenum member, and which are located above, below or at the same level as the insulation layer under the roof structure, with such distribution pipes having a plurality of small openings therein to disperse air to the surrounding insulation layers for purposes of aerating same to remove moisture from the insulation.

Abstract: The subject apparatus is a ball holder adapted and constructed for display purposes, as used to hold within the confines of the holder a baseball, or other type of ball, to be displayed inside a transparent cover, so as to be viewable from the outside, with the device comprising a base member adapted to rest on a horizontal surface with the upper part of the base member having integrally affixed thereto a transparent globular hollow member in which a ball is inserted for storage and viewing purposes. The base has further means adapted to connect the base, in a fixed manner, to the surface upon which it is adapted to rest.

Abstract: The invention herein is a roofing fastening device, with an optional liquid sealer to facilitate the process of affixing rectangularly-shaped sheets or rubber roofing material to the upper surface of a roof. Specifically, the invention is a longitudinally disposed fastening member in the general form of a screw or like member which is adapted to be inserted through the upper surface of the rubber roofing sheets and thence through the upper surface of the roof structure, serving thereby to anchor the rubber roofing sheets to the fixed roof structure. The fastening device has a longitudinally extending centrally located chamber which is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal central axis of the fastening member, and this chamber has a plurality of laterally disposed openings which extend from the chamber to the outer surface of the fastening member, said chamber being adapted to receive a liquid sealant at an opening in the upper surface and disperse same through such lateral openings.

Abstract: The subject invention is an improved apparatus adapted to facilitate the installation of railroad ties, either by automatic or semi-automatic members. The apparatus incorporating the features of the subject invention comprises, in general, a pair of laterally disposed stabilizing and leveling arms flexibly mounted to each side of a vehicle that is capable of riding on railroad tracks, and wherein each said stabilizing and leveling arm is in turn comprised of two flexible subarms flexibly mounted together in the manner of a parallelogram structure. Mounted at the end of the parallelgram-like subarms are flat brace members. Integrally affixed to the end of such flat brace members are self-levelling jacks. A flexible movable boom member is integrally mounted to a portion of such vehicle, with such boom member having a rotatable holding device rotatably and integrally affixed to the end of the boom arm, such holding device adapted to hold a portion of a tie member.

Abstract: The subject invention is a roofing attachment plate with integrated means to seal and affix such plate on the upper part of a roof surface in order to secure a roof sheet to the upper surface of a roof. Specifically, the invention comprises a circular member or other shaped attachment plate which is adapted to be placed flush on the upper surface of the roof deck with opening means to receive a nail or stud to attach the plate to the roof structure, serving to anchor a roofing sheet to the fixed roof structure. The fastening plate has an upper cuplike chamber that is centrally located on the attachment plate and coaxially aligned with the central vertical axis of the fastening member, and such chamber has an outer circumferential surface, a portion of which has a circumferential recess to receive and hold a circular locking ring.

Abstract: The subject invention is a water retrieval system for a field irrigation system and comprises a water source, from which water is drawn for the irrigation process, and an intermediate reservoir in which water is stored, a delivery system to the field to be irrigated, with vertically extendable irrigation sprinklers strategically placed in the fields and a return irrigation system. The vertically extendable irrigation sprinkler members are controlled by remote water pressure flow or other automatically actuated means.

Abstract: A roller for an semiautomatically or automatically actuated tire mounting and demounting machine flexibly equipped for mounting tires on rims of all configuration, said mounting machine comprising working elements which mount a resiliently composed tire on a rim. The roller herein may also be used in connection with semiautomatically operated tire mounting and demounting tools, and other types of tire mounting machines in which a roller is utilized. The roller herein has upper and lower portions respectively of which lower portion is shaped in the form of an inverted truncated cone, and integrally situated on the top of such lower portion is a circular member of a diameter which is larger than any part of the lower portion of such roller.

Abstract: An elongated weighted bar includes a ball stroking front surface and protrusions at the opposite ends of its rear surface. When attached to the striking face of a golf club, the full length of the weighted bar between the protrusions is spaced forwardly of the striking face of the club. The vertical height of the bar is less than the club's striking face and provides a concentrated weight mass along the longitudinal extent thereof.

Abstract: The subject device is a saddle backing, particularly but not solely adapted for English-type saddles, such device comprising a one-piece member having multiple curved portions that are basically in conformance with the back of a horse, such one-piece member having a frontal edge and a posterior edge, as well as two side edges, along with an upper surface and a lower surface, and wherein the forward edge has a height which is less than the rear edge, and wherein the side edges taper from a relatively larger width or height at the posterior end towards the frontal end and wherein the lower surface of the member is shaped in reciprocal conformance to the upper surface of the portion of the horse's back to which a saddle is generally appended. Such a device functions as a saddle riser pad.

Abstract: The subject invention is a multiple purpose outdoor mattress comprising in general a longitudinally extending member of rectangular configuration, as viewed from an upper planar view, with a given thickness which extends from the bottom surface to the upper surface of the mattress. Formed downwardly from the upper surface to a distance just short of the lower surface of such mattress are a multiple number of pockets of parallelopiped or cylindrical configuration into which can be inserted any number or array of items for use by a person using such mattress. In an alternate arrangement, a separate member is affixed to the upper surface of such mattress, and such separate member has a plurality of openings depending downwardly into which can be inserted various objects.

Abstract: A supplementary locking mechanism for a motor vehicle which mechanism is adapted to lock concurrently and simultaneously both the steering column and the transmission shift with the purpose of attempting to prevent theft or unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, such device and apparatus comprising a locking mechanism based on a retractible trigger mechanism that reciprocally moves a longitudinally extending finger-like ratchet member that is adapted to be inserted simultaneously through both the steering column and the transmission shift column so as to lock two colums at the same time to the outer enclosing cylindrical frame.

Abstract: The subject invention is a multiple access newspaper receptacle, which comprises, in general, a longitudinally extending housing with a corresponding internally disposed hollow chamber, having a dual entry access to said hollow chamber. First, there is a hinged door for entrance from the front of the box, with a second access door on back, or front of said newspaper tubular member. Each door is hinged to the tubular member and each door has integrally constructed therein a shaft member the ends of which are pivotally mounted into the tubular member, with one door being adapted to pivot from the bottom inside of the housing and the other door being adapted to be pivoted from the upper inside of the housing.