Abstract: A Kite Control Bar with Ninety-Degree Handles and Fail-Safe Release System is disclosed. The kite control bar utilizes a metal bar with removable metal handles that are attached to the kit control bar at a ninety-degree angle. The kite control bar also incorporates a release system that is a pull pin located on the kite control bar. If required to de-power the kite, the release system will release the kite control lines which will deflate the kite and negate the kites strong pull force. The metal handle attached to the kite control bar at ninety-degrees in conjunction with the release system will significantly improve the control of the kite when performing the sport of kite surfing or kite boarding.

Abstract: An apparatus for practicing martial arts defensive acts such as Karate kicking. The Karate Kick Exercise apparatus has a base frame, which is attached to a surface. The base frame has upright members that pivot on the base frame. The upright members have a top frame that also pivots on the upright members. A kicking target is attached to a kicking surface member, which in turn is attached to the top frame. The upright members are held in place by a spring-loaded air cylinder that holds the apparatus upright and provides means of absorbing the blows provided by a kicker. The frame pivots in the same direction as the air cylinder.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that exercises at least three groups of muscles is disclosed. The apparatus exercises the hamstring muscle, the quadriceps muscle and the maximus gluteus muscle. The apparatus utilizes a seated position for the person exercising and incorporates a padded portable seat sitting on a surface. The exercise apparatus also contains rectangular backrest. Two arms are also provided on each side of the exercise equipment. When a person pushes against the backrest, and pushes the arms forward, the exercise apparatus rotates lifting the person exercising off the surface such that the above three groups of muscles are exercised.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that exercises at least four groups of muscles is disclosed. The exercise apparatus exercises at least the calf muscles, the hamstring muscles, the quadriceps muscles and the maximus gluteus muscle. The apparatus utilizes a seated position and incorporates an elastomeric tension member to provide the resistance. The exercise apparatus incorporates a backrest and a footrest. When a person exercising pushes against the backrest, the backrest rotates listing the person exercising such that the four muscle groups are exercised.

Abstract: An Exercise Apparatus having two parallel springs attached to a frame on each end. The frame is spaced apart by a rotating hand grip located at the end of each spring. The frame has a predetermined length, and is also spaced apart by a rotating band that fits around the forearm of the exerciser. The exercise apparatus exercises the pectoral, arm and back muscles as the exercise apparatus is held in front of the exerciser and the hands while on the hand grip are pulled toward each other. Other exercise positions can be used to exercise the muscles of the chest and the back and are described herein.

Abstract: A pull down storage shelf assembly for a standard wall cabinet to access items on the upper storage shelf is described. The shelf assembly has two arms on each side attached to an upper support member on one end and a lower support member on the other end. The position of the two side arms with respect to the upper and lower support member allows the shelf to hold in place when in the up position. A handle is secured to the front and bottom of the pull down shelf. When the handle is pulled forward, the upper shelf rotates to the down position to provide easy access to items on the upper shelf. A stop is placed on the side of the upper support members to stop the downward motion and support the shelf at the optimum working level.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that exercises at least three groups of muscles is disclosed. The apparatus exercises the hamstring muscle, the quadriceps muscle and the maximus gluteus muscle. The apparatus utilizes a seated position for the person exercising and incorporates an elastomeric tension member to provide the resistance. The exercise apparatus incorporates a rectangular backrest. When a person pushes against the backrest, the exercise apparatus rotates lifting the person exercising off the floor surface such that the above three groups of muscles are exercised.

Abstract: A sensing system for a gate to protect persons and equipment from impact damage by actuating a gate operating system when the end of the gate comes in contact with an obstruction. The force required to actuate the device varies between 3 and 5 pounds. Once the force is applied to the edge of the gate, the gate opening or closing operation will either stop or reverse depending on the specific safety requirements of the gate installation. The force can be applied to any available direction and the system will be activated.

Abstract: A hand truck, stepladder and basket carrier is disclosed. The combination is a portable and collapsible unit that converts into a hand truck having two wheels, a stepladder having the wheels raised and locked into place and a basket carrier attached to the hand truck. The basket is collapsed into the hand truck frame when not in use.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that exercises at least two groups of muscles is disclosed. The apparatus utilizes a seated position for the person exercising and incorporates a elastomeric tension members to provide a resistance. The exercise apparatus has a seat and two legs formed on a semi-circle frame. Two rotatable arms have vertical adjusting means to accommodate persons of different statue. The present invention can be folded into a compact, easily transportable and storable unit.

Abstract: A lane marker of the present invention utilizes a housing and filler to support and protect a solar powered energy storage system. The circuitry draws power from solar cells and stores the energy in 5-20 storage capacitors. When the ambient light dims, the circuitry operates a timing device which causes one or more light emitting diodes located behind an angled clear window, to blink in a direction generally of the approaching traffic. The top of the housing protects a solar cell which is in operating position is mounted above the filler and below a clear upper window. The storage capacity may be varied by increasing or decreasing the capacitance used for energy storage. The duty cycle can be adjusted to levels consistent with sunlight and operating time. Geographic areas of high solar radiation can use the invention set safely have a higher duty cycle without depleting the stored energy, while areas of lower solar radiation can use the inventive circuit set for a lower duty cycle.

Abstract: A bird decoy movement system for simulating the movement of a bird is described. Some bird decoys are manufactured with legs that pivot at the lower part of the body. These decoys also have a prefabricated opening on the bottom of the body behind the pivotal legs. The preferred embodiment of the present invention takes advantage of the existing design in that the motion device is mounted in the prefabricated opening. The rotary motion of an arm mounted on the motion device shaft imparts a linear motion to a rod mounted on the end of the arm. When the other end of the arm is attached to a fixed rod in a ground plane, the decoy pivots about the pivotal legs and simulated feeding. Other embodiments simulate movement of a shell type decoy and a full body decoy with fixed legs.

Abstract: Art abstract and method for X-ray tomography is disclosed. The apparatus moves the X-ray source in a complex motion with a simple mechanism that is both low cost and reliable. The patient must be positioned such that a straight line between the X-ray source and the film will always pass through the object to be X-rayed, regardless of the position of the X-ray source and the X-ray film which are in operative relationship to each other.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Cymbidium plant named ‘Everglades Gold’, characterized by a compact, upright growth habit with particular vigor in summer temperatures with a diurnal range of 70-95 degrees Fahrenheit, that is not normally characteristic of Cymbidium. Leaves are of intermediate diameter, upright till of length of approximately 20″ when they arch outwardly. The intensely colored cadmium yellow flowers are carried on a fleshy, erect peduncle without any arching character. Flowers will maintain quality with no obvious senescence for a minimum of 35 days in 70-95 degree Fahrenheit temperature range.