Abstract: A basketball training device which is a combination of a generally circular first upper member and a generally circular second lower member, with the second lower member rotatable with respect to the first upper member. The combination is attached to a conventional basketball hoop by means of mounting clamps positioned on the first circular member. The lower member terminates in a lateral direction such that it directs the return of the basketball to a specific location. The second bottom member is capable of being rotated 360 degrees with respect to the first member is directly attached to a basketball hoop.

Abstract: A plurality of parallel storage mounting panels slideably disposed with respect to each other. Said mounting panels being perpendicular with respect to a floor surface, yet not being connected to said floor surface. Further, said storage mounting panels are capable of storing items such as bottles, tools, cassette tapes and other miscellaneous items. When not in use, said storage mounting racks being in a side-by-side relationship, thereby occupying a minimum amount of space where the storage racks are utilized. The storage mounting panels are provided with bearing means which are connected to support means, the support means being of a design capable of accepting a plurality of slideably mounted storage panels. The bottom terminating ends of the storage mounting panels are free swinging with respect to the floor, swinging in a direction generally perpendicular to the support means.

Abstract: A bowling ball wherein a core member includes a top weight member, two axis weight members, all generally lying in the same plane, and at least one leverage weight member. The leverage weight member is located generally adjacent one of the axis weight members. The top weight member and axis weight members are generally of uniform size and similar geometric structure. The leverage weight member is smaller in size with respect to the top weight member and the axis weight members. An outer shell member encapsulates the core member, top weight member, axis weight member and the leverage weight member. The core member is located generally near the geometric center of the outer shell member, said location determined by the weight desired at the top of the ball.

Abstract: A tamper proof dispenser containing liquid soap or a liquid detergent including a cylindrical housing having an opening at the top portion thereof and a rotating liquid soap dispensing drum housed within said cylindrical housing with a portion of the dispensing drum being exposed at the opening located at the top portion of the cylindrical housing. In operation, the dispensing drum is rotated about its axis and soap adheres to the surface of the dispensing drum as it passes through the liquid soap. At the time the soap coated surface of the dispensing drum reaches the opening at the top portion of the cylindrical housing, the user's hand will contact the surface of the dispensing drum and hence, soap will be transmitted to the hand.

Abstract: A rocker arm assembly and support bridge assembly for use with internal combustion engines, having a base support and shaft bearing means for mounting a pair of oscillating rocker arms. A bridge support member spanning the pair of rocker arms and having bolt means for mounting the bridge support member to the base support, whereby said shaft bearing is disposed between said base support and said bridge support, said bolt means arranged on said support bridge assembly such that approximately one hundred percent of the force exerted by the bolt means is imposed on the shaft bearing member. Unique concave hold-down bolts are used to mount the base support to the cylinder head.

Abstract: An arm exercising apparatus for developing and strengthening a person's wrist and arm muscules and other parts of the body such as biceps, quadriceps, deltoids, triceps, etc. The exercising apparatus is designed to closely duplicate the sport known as arm wrestling. The exercising apparatus includes a handle that is pivotally connected to a sleeve wherein said sleeve is slideably mounted over a shaft. Said connection allows a twisting action of the wrist which closely duplicates those movements and forces actually experienced in arm wrestling and further allows the handle to be adjusted at the proper height for the individual user. The above described sleeve and shaft assembly is further pivotally connected to a rotatable pulley shaft, wherein said pulley shaft is fixedly connected to a pulley which is designed to accept predetermined weights as selected by the user, the weights being the elements which provide the resistive force required by the user.

Abstract: This invention relates to a waterproof, airtight and dustproof bag which is used for the extermination of fleas from an animal such as a dog. The bag, which is open on one end, is shaped so that it can easily be used to encapsulate a pet such as a dog. At the open end thereof are closing means such as Velcro.RTM.. The dog is placed in the bag which is then partially closed, a flea insecticide or flea spray is inserted into the bag cavity at which time the bag is closed to the extent that only the dog's head is protruding out of the bag which therefore prevents the fleas from escaping, thus insuring a total kill of the fleas, all within the approximate time of five minutes.

Abstract: An improved golf aid which consists of a pair of shaded glasses having a slit horizontally located across both lenses and an adjustment assembly for moving the lenses toward and away from the golfer's eyes. The width of the slit is such that when the golfer has the glasses on, and is looking at the golf ball, he sees a defined path going from the golf ball to a target area. As the golfer looks down and addresses the ball, for example, when putting, he sees extending from the ball to the hole a clear path. The golfer will keep his head steady such that the path defined by the slits will define a fixed path from the golf ball to the target area and a fixed path for the golf club head to follow. The golfer will then stroke the golf ball in line with the path defined by the slits.

Abstract: A machine for mowing grass, weeds, vegetation and the like is disclosed herein. The machine is a conventional rotary type lawn mower converted to a sickle-type cutting machine which enables the user to cut vegetation around trees, fence posts, rocks, etc. In use, the blade of a conventional rotary lawn mower is removed, thus exposing the power drive shaft. A torque converter is mounted onto the power drive shaft. The torque converter is connected to a transfer block by means of an endless belt. The transfer block is designed to transfer the circular motion imposed upon it by the power drive shaft and converting this circular motion into a reciprocating movement which is used to power a reciprocating cutting blade. The cutting blades are superimposed upon each other and one of the blades is free to move with respect to the other.

Abstract: A bowling bowl having a solid core surrounded by a solid spherical shell. The solid core, which is substantially spherical in configuration, further includes a top weight which is generally conical in configuration and two extending side wings which are generally alike in configuration but placed at different angles with respect to each other. The two side wings which extend outwardly from the solid core have a generally flat surface on one side of the extending wing. The described flat surfaces of each extending wing describe a plane generally perpendicular to each other. The combination of the top weight and two extending side wings give the bowling ball more even and constant revolutions at the time contact with the pins is made. Also, the combination keeps the high rolling track of a high roller off of the thumb and finger holes. Further, the combination also gives the ball an exceptionally positive trajectory, a very thorough impact, less deflection upon impact and a methodical penetration at impact.

Abstract: Reconstructive orthopedic prosthesis devices for cadavers comprised of plastic tubing, elbows and fasteners, for use by undertakers and morticians. The devices are used in cadavers whose bones have been harvested for bone banks, in order to give the cadaver a normal appearance.

Abstract: A foldable apparatus for holding post-type earrings, medals and any other jewelry equipped with a post-type connecting means. The apparatus having a sheet of aida cloth and a sheet of craft foam bonded together and in which said aida cloth approximates a mesh screen containing a plurality of apertures. Said post earrings and the like are inserted through the combination of the aida cloth and craft foam and are held in place.

Abstract: An arm exercising apparatus for developing and strengthening a person's wrist and arm muscles such as the biceps, quadriceps, deltoids, triceps, etc. The apparatus is designed to closely duplicate the sport known as arm wrestling. The exercising apparatus includes a handle that is pivotally connected to a sleeve wherein said sleeve is slideably mounted over a rod. Said connection allows a twisting action of the wrist which closely duplicates those movements and forces actually experienced in arm wrestling and further allows the handle to be automatically adjusted at the proper height for the individual user. The above described sleeve and bar assembly is further connected to a rotatable pulley shaft, wherein said pulley shaft is designed to accept predetermined weights as selected by the user, the weights being the elements which provide the resistance required by the user. The arm exerciser may be attached to a table top or platform when in use.

Abstract: A fishing device which can be utilized both in casting and as a bobber. The device is formed of two members, integral to each other, one member forming an airtight compartment and the other member being open. The device is attached to a fish line, filled with water. Live bait is attached to the fish line and placed in the water filled member. The weight of the water permits the device to be used in casting and the water further serves as a cushion thus preventing injury from being inflicted to the live bait when impact with the water is made. Upon contact with the water, the live bait is ejected and the airtight compartment makes the device lighter than the water, thus the device now serves as a bobber and the live bait is constrained within a certain radius of the fishing bobber.

Abstract: A compound crossbow in which a forwardly disposed retractable arrow launch ramp is utilized to retain an arrow in position for discharge. Activation of the trigger discharges the arrow and simultaneously moves the retractable arrow launch ramp to a position which does not interfere with the forward travelling arrow. The retractable arrow rest permits the archer to move without the risk of the arrow moving into a position precluding the archer from discharging the arrow. The arrow launch ramp is removed completely from the flight path of the arrow prior to the arrow arriving at the arrow launch ramp position.

Abstract: Fishhook holding means comprising a circumferentially shaped member having two identical opposing faces. The opposing faces define a channel which gradually narrows from the extreme edge of said member radially to the center of said member. The fishhook holding means can be attached to the fisherman's belt, hat or even to the fishing rod. The fishhook holder safely retains any type of fish hook, regardless of wire diameter. The fishhook is placed in the fishhook holding member simply by placing the fishhook between the two interior opposing faces and pulling the fishhook radially towards the axis of said fishhook member while simultaneously rotating the fishhook.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel device for reducing the friction which is generated when a trawl net is dragged along the ocean bottom. A trawl net, as it is being dragged in a forwardly direction, comes in contact with not only debris on the ocean floor but also with the substrate comprising the ocean floor, thus increasing the friction being applied to the net, which reduces the life of the net. The novel device contemplated herein is a device which is generally spherical in configuration, although somewhat elongated in one direction resembling a bobbin. The device is made of at least two parts which can be easily placed on the net webs or net lines, preferably at a rearwardly location with respect to the forward movement of the net. As the net is being pulled, the device, which is in contact with the ocean bottom, rolls, thereby reducing the contact between the net and the ocean bottom and also maintaining the net at a distance certain from the ocean bottom.

Abstract: A marine standoff that maintains a watercraft at a fixed distance from a dock or wharf. The marine standoff may be used as a portable unit and stored on board the watercraft or may be used as a fixed unit and left permanently attached to a fixed mooring point. A preferred embodiment includes an attaching hook/clip combination on one end of the marine standoff and an elastomer tip at the other end of the marine standoff through which a line is passed through at the elastomer tip end. A stainless steel cable is attached to the safety clip portion of the hook, said cable being housed within the interior chamber of the marine standoff. The cable end which is remote from the hook is connected to an exterior pull ring which allows the remote release of the safety clip for easy removal of the standoff from a docking device such as a cleat or ring.

Abstract: A pneumatic exercising device for the development of muscles, the maintenance of muscle tone, and for the medical rehabilitation of muscles affecting the movement of a person's limbs and the like, comprising a vertically rising frame member including two air pressure controlled work stations, each work station being adapted for multiple exercises, a source of compressed air, and a plurality of members extending outwardly from the vertically rising member. The exerciser works against a constant pressure applied to a pneumatic cylinder and depending on the exercise, is either pulling or pushing against the cylinder. The exercising machine is designed to allow a person to do a plurality of workouts on one machine. Some of the workouts that can be done with this exercising machine are bench, incline bench, decline bench, military press, squats, leg press, leg extension, leg curls, dead lift, shrugs, pullups, arm curls, lat pulldowns, and incline sit ups.

Abstract: A light weight portable hand-held apparatus for cutting and trimming vegetation, hedges, trees and the like and which is provided with a rotatable blade housing having a plurality of cutting blades, said blades being square-shaped or U-shaped in configuration and each blade having a plurality of cutting edges. A shroud designed for efficient entrainment of cuttings to a storage area and for providing protection from flying debris which may result by the cutting action of the blades. The cutting apparatus is provided with a self-contained receptacle for collecting the cut vegetation and branches, said receptacle being designed for easy emptying. The unique cutting blades used herein result in the cuttings being transformed into a fine residue which increases the collecting volume capacity of a self contained collection receptacle. The cutting apparatus is provided with a safety switch which requires both of the user's hands to be on the apparatus for safety during operation.