Abstract: A disposable mouse trap that could be reused, if desired, suitable for attracting a mouse within a cylindrical container or compartment having a closed end and an open-end, by placing food or other type of bait within the cylindrical compartment wherein when the mouse enters the cylindrical chamber to obtain the food, a spring released lever shuts behind the mouse enclosing it within the cylindrical compartment, suffocating the mouse. The deceased mouse and the trap are easily disposed of, without the necessity of removing the dead mouse from the trap, or viewing the dead or dying mouse. The trap can be reused by pressing down on the spring loaded lever reopening the open end of the cylindrical container, enabling the mouse to be disposed of into the garbage and the trap reused.

Abstract: A portable cooler comprising a cooling compartment having a pair of wheels coupled thereto at one end thereof and having a handle positioned on and coupled to one side of the cooling compartment opposite said wheels for pulling the portable cooler. The handle is angularly adjustable about an axle when the cooler is being pulled and is secured to the cooler when not in use. A pair of lifting handles are positioned on opposite sides of the cooler for lifting the cooler to and from a vehicle.

Abstract: An improved prefabricated building panel suitable for use as a wall and/or a roof panel for buildings said panel having a center core with an inner and outer skin coupled thereto by means of a pultrusion.

Abstract: A microwavable shaped rice product made with limited amounts of water, producing cooked rice grains with centers that are not fully hydrated. These shaped rice products are held in frozen storage and prior to serving they are reheated in a microwave oven. When the shaped rice products are microwave reheated from the frozen state, a portion of their water that was originally bound with the rice grain structure, is released. During this microwave reheating, this released water becomes very hot, both cooking and being absorbed by the not fully hydrated rice grain centers. When microwavable shaped rice products are later served, they have a crust and their overall inner texture is soft and firm, but not soggy.

Abstract: A bottom circular tray, a circular top cap and one or more circular disks are coupled thereto, the disks, the top cap and the bottom tray having a common central sprue or cylinder. The plurality of disks form an ascending spiral path from the bottom tray to the top cap. Liquid metal will flow through the central sprue to the bottom tray and up through the ascending spiral path to the top cap and into the mold cavity to form an inclusion free casting.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful process for color pigmented moisture curing polyurethanes. The process is comprised of preparing a slurry of specified color pigments, solvents, and additives to which is added a specified quantity of a chosen monomeric diisocyanate. A polyol (or other suitable hydrogen donor) is added to the slurry and the monomeric diisocyanate. Pigments are then dispersed in the aforesaid admixture. To the aforesaid admixture, called a color pigment dispersion, isocyanate prepolymers are added. The completed admixture results in a stable colored moisture curing (air drying) polyurethane for use as a protective and decorative coating.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful continuous rotary and work process apparatus. The apparatus comprises one or more annular turrets arranged on a common axis coacting mechanically in unison and performing a variety of assembly, packaging, or other processes or mechanical functions. The apparatus incorporates an internal cam system incorporating means for performing a multiplicity of mechanical actions within the outer perimeter fo the annular turret or annulus.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful tire cleaning apparatus used in and for automatic car washes. The apparatus is comprised of a shaft having coupled thereto a pair of split end adapters and a core element which carries the brush filaments positioned between said adapters. The adapters and core have means for enabling the shaft to pass therethrough; said adapters and core frictionally engaging the shaft.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful device for monitoring the heating and cooling energy consumed by a single unit of a multi-unit apartment or office building. The monitoring circuit is responsive to a thermostat located in each unit as well as the speed of a blower; said blower being used to force the heated or cooled air into the unit. The monitoring circuit is comprised of an integrating circuit coupled to the thermostat and/or fan speed circuit. A pulse generator is electrically coupled to the integrating circuit; the pulse generator generates a pulse after a predetermined amount of current flows into the integrating circuit. The extended pulse is then transmitted to amplifier means which in turn transmits said signal to a pulse counter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful apparatus for protecting electrical wiring devices from rain, snow and other exterior elements. The apparatus consists of a molded top cover and bottom housing coupled together by a spring-type hinge. The molded cover and housing has a slot or channel therein for receipt of a polyurethane gasket. The housing has provisions for receiving a wire channel with circuit breakers or a plurality of molded receptacles coupled to a cable. The spring hinge snaps the cover and housing together so that the polyurethane gaskets mattingly abut each other and simultaneously surround any cables passing therebetween in such a manner as to inhibit moisture or other outside elements from entering the enclosure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful apparatus for filling cartons with pre-packaged bags of a product from a Bag Form Fill and Seal Machine. The apparatus comprises, in combination, a horizontal feeder that transfers the bags to a vertical flite conveyor; said conveyor conveying the bags to a hopper having a trap door. A carton is positioned under the trap door of the hopper for receiving the bags. When a pre-set number of bags have passed through the hopper into the carton, the trap door closes. The carton, while it is being filled, is continually subjected to a series of impacts that enables the bags to lay flat within the carton. When the carton receives the pre-set number of bags, the impacting ceases and the carton is transferred to an output conveyor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful apparatus that incorporates the precision and accuracy of net weight fillers with the speed and economy of volumetric fillers. The invention comprises means for receiving a flowable product, said means being connected to a scale. When the product within the receiving means reaches a predetermined weight, it is deposited into a cavity having a plurality of equal chambers and is evenly distributed therein by rotary motion means. A plurality of containers are positioned relative to the cavity to receive the product from the chambers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful device for carrying a tennis or a racquet ball racket and a can of balls. The device comprises a pair of rods shaped into a figure "8" and connected together by an "L" shaped rod and is attached to a bicycle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful coating for protecting surfaces. The coating is not only decorative but is resistant to chemicals, abrasives, and to weather. The invention consists of adding fragmented glass bubbles to a protective coating solution such as paint. Prior to fragmentation of the glass bubbles they are treated with either a hydro or oleo phobic agent which will cause the fragmented bubble pieces to rise to the paint's surface. The fragmented bubbles form a glass surface when the protective coating is applied to a substrate. The untreated surfaces of the glass bubbles, that is the interior portion of the glass bubble prior to fragmentation, form a bond between themselves and the protective coating.