Abstract: A reversible child resistant closure system including a closure and container having a neck portion, an engaging means and an axis extending therethrough about which the closure is rotatable. The closure has a child resistant mode when applied to the container in a first child resistant position and has a non-child resistant mode when applied to the container in a second non-child resistant position. The closure includes an outer cap and an inner cap. The inner cap is coaxially positioned and nested within the outer cap and is axially movable between the first child resistant engaging means and the bottom edge of the outer cap such that a plurality of angular abutment surfaces of the inner cap engage a series of angular abutments of the outer cap upon rotation of the outer cap to rotate the inner cap in a closing direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for hardening a metal article, comprising a holding device, an energy beam generator pointed at the holding device for directing energy beams at the holding device, and a movement system supporting the holding device, wherein the movement system varies the orientation of the metal article relative to the energy beam generator. The apparatus includes an energy beam delivery instrument system positioned between the energy beam generator and the holding device so that the energy an energy beam delivery instrument directs the energy beam to the holding device. Also, the apparatus includes an auxiliary heating device engaging the holding device, wherein the auxiliary heating device heats the metal article independently from the energy beam.

Abstract: A heavy duty sawhorse brace comprising an elongated top horizontal channel, two elongated side leg channels and a brace plate. The channels are U-shaped and configured to receive the members used to construct the sawhorse. The channels further include at least one aperture configured to receive at least one fastener for removably attaching the sawhorse members to the brace. The brace plate extends from the top horizontal channel to each side leg channel, providing increased stability. The side leg channels are oriented such that, when the sawhorse is assembled, the leg members angle away from the center of the sawhorse. The leg members at each end also angle out from each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for attaching a fuel tank to the leg of a gas grill frame to hold the tank on the grill. However, the device can be manipulated to disengage from the tank so that the tank can be removed from the grill and refilled. The device including an attaching bracket for a attaching the device to the leg of a gas grill frame and a tank clasp for releasably engaging a gas tank positioned on the gas grill frame. The attaching bracket is shaped to fit around the leg of a gas grill frame and snap together or be screwed together to hold the bracket in place. The tank clasp is pivotally connected to the attaching bracket for movement between an engaging position and a releasing position. In the engaging position, the clasp holds the gas tank on the gas grill frame. In the releasing position, the clasp is disengaged from the gas tank so that it can be removed and refilled. The device also includes a stop for holding said tank clasp in the engaging position.

Abstract: The invention is a new system for simplifying the transport, set-up and use of electrically amplified musical instruments such as guitars and electric bases. It is comprised of a combination of components that are normally carried and set-up separately by the performer and thereby saves the performer considerable time and effort in transport and set-up of his equipment. Included in the invention are an integrated accessory case, guitar stand and pedal effects board. Additional features provide the special protection required for effects pedals during transport.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reusable high molecular weight, high density polyethylene guardrail designed for economical construction and rapid replacement of the elements comprising the guardrail system. This guardrail system is energy absorbing and comprises a plurality of stanchions, a plurality of connector sleeves, a horizontal barrier engaging the connector sleeves, and a plurality of location devices containing a contact surface used to support the connector sleeves. In the guardrail system, the stanchions engage the ground while the connector sleeves encompass a portion of the stanchion protruding from the ground. The horizontal barrier traverses consecutive connector sleeves by passing through from the exterior to the interior and back to the exterior of a connector sleeve.

Abstract: A gas grill that is structurally engineered such that it can be easily and rapidly assembled by a person of limited technical ability in a simplified manner with only a single open end wrench. The gas grill of the present invention comprises a base or bottom shelf, four legs, four casters, a firebox, a main upper body, a burner assembly, a pivotable door or lid, a rock grate, briquette or lava rock, a cooking grid, one or more warming racks, two side shelves, one or more front panels, a pair of side panels, a propane assembly, and a valve assembly. The firebox, main upper body, and the legs of the gas grill of the present invention are secured together by a plurality of externally threaded bolts which pass through openings in the main upper body, the firebox and the upper end portion of each leg.

Abstract: A movable ramp is disclosed having a base having a channel therealong, and an upright member extending upwardly from the base. The upright member has a plurality of hooks at differing elevations above the base. A plurality of protrusions extend from a first end of a runway and rest on a hook of the upright member to elevate the first end of the runway above the base. Another protrusion extends outwardly from the runway and slides within the channel of the base to facilitate movement of the first end of the runway relative to the base. In another embodiment, a base has a first end; a frame is fixed to the first end and extends upwardly therefrom. A runway is fixed at its trailing edge to the base. A winch is fixed between the frame and the leading edge of the runway for moving the runway.

Abstract: An integrated method which uses multiple sensory materials with a voice recording and playback system. The system teaches multiple parts of a language by a series program covering each aspect of a language. Aspects covered by the program include sound word teaching, sentence teaching, spelling word teaching, and writing teaching. The system teaches initial letter sounds, vowel sounds, consonant sound, consonant combinations, spelling alternatives, the addition of endings to works, making plural words, and spelling rules. The system progresses into additional sessions by adding additional spelling, increasing the difficulty of the words used, and adding dictation passages to translate words and sentences into thought processes.

Abstract: An illumination system for an endoscopic camera has a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to a substrate. The substrate is adapted for attachment at the distal end of the endoscope. Each LED is contained within a reflector cup which directs the angular dispersion of emitted light toward the object to be viewed.

Abstract: A movie game and method for playing the game is provided including a game board and a plurality of game pieces for representing each player's position on the game board. The game is played by at least two players. All of the players watch a segment of a prerecorded video, such as a movie video. A question based on the played portion of the prerecorded video is posed by one player who assumes the role of Question Maker. The Question Maker forms an answer to his question but does not reveal it yet. Then, each of the other players formulates an answer to the question and writes it down. The Question Maker reveals his answer and then the players take turns revealing their answers and comparing them with the Question Maker's answer. Each of the other players whose answer generally matches that of the Question Maker's answer is rewarded and has an opportunity to role a die and move his corresponding game piece around the game board in an effort to collect a predetermined amount and type of tokens.

Abstract: This invention is a vertebral triplaner alignment facilitator to enable a surgeon to make minute vertebrae adjustments during spinal surgery. The vertebral triplaner alignment facilitator includes a support device which is adapted to support a tensioning device. The support device includes a support structure and a gurney. The gurney is adapted to support the tensioning device, while the support structure supports the gurney above a patient. The support structure typically includes a support rod, a sacral bridge, and adjustment rods. The support rod may be adapted to connect to a retractor. The sacral bridge may be adapted to sit on the iliac spines or crests of the pelvis. The adjustment rods movably engage the support rod and the sacral bridge such that the adjustment rods can move laterally over the patient and longitudinally relative to the retractor. A plurality of gurneys engage the adjustment rods such that they may move along the adjustment rods and may pivot about the adjustment rods.