Abstract: A holder for beverage containers adapted to be secured in front of an automobile dashboard air conditioning vent consisting of means to hold the beverage container having a circular split ring to receive the beverage container and a base member operably attached to the annular ring to support the beverage container bottom. Cooled air directing vanes attached to the circular split ring assist in directing cooled air from the automobile air conditioning vent to the sides of the container. Attached to the circular split ring is a vertically rising bifurcated shank member which in turn continues into a flexible handle. The underside of the flexible handle is covered with Velcro fastener material to engage a similar Velcro fastener material glued to the automobile dashboard immediately above the air conditioning vent.

Abstract: Apparatus for adjustment of the main metering jet of a modular type high performance engine carburetor avoiding the problem of having to partially disassemble the carburetor in order to change the main metering jets. The invention includes a continuously adjustable elongated metering rod having a tapering point proximate the fuel orifice hole of an elongated cylindrical fuel metering jet, the rod adapted to pass horizontally through the carburetor float bowl module to the outside of the carburetor for external adjustment. The main metering jet is modified by a transverse located opening to pass fuel to the longitudinal fuel orifice hole with a second larger diameter concentric longitudinal hole adapted to receive and guide the metering rod pointed end into the fuel orifice hole.

Abstract: Improvements in electronic apparatus connected with operation of ultrasonic thermometers consisting of an initiating electrical pulse generator which permits selection of the repetition rate at which the ultrasonic thermometer is to be operated, and, to avoid electrical interference caused by power switching, selective commencement of the initiating electrical pulse relative to the power line. Electronic amplifying and transmitting circuitry receiving the reflected information signal pulses from the ultrasonic thermometer amplify the pulses for transmission to pulse processing circuits remotely located from the furnace, assuring that sufficient signal amplitude is received by means of a returned automatic gain control signal to the amplifying and transmitting circuitry.

Abstract: A novel drinking cup adaptable into binoculars consisting of a stackable, truncated conical frustum shaped drinking cup having a pair of spaced apart ocular lenses on one slanted side and a pair of objective lenses situated on the opposite slanted side, with oppositely located crease folds on the cup slanted sides opposite each other and midway between the ocular and objective lens. In addition, a pair of diverging creases are placed in the cup slanted side on opposite sides of one of the lengthwise crease line, the pair of diverging crease lines such that they diverge from a common meeting point at the end of the cup having the smallest diameter to the end of the cup having the largest diameter.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for determining a face respirator fit for a particular respirator on a particular person wherein after first placing the respirator on the person's face, the air interiorly to the facepiece is partially evacuated while the subject holds his breath and clamps off his nostrils, the air which then leaks into the facepiece through leakage paths between the facepiece and the wearer's face is measured by a mass flow meter in line with a vacuum source which maintains a constant negative pressure interiorly to the facepiece, the test being accomplished over a relatively short period of time. The apparatus of the invention includes modifying the respirator by sealing off the normal inspiratory openings, i.e., the inhalation filters, and in their places having ports which connect to the mass flow meter and a pressure monitoring transducer.

Abstract: An improvement to motorcycle intercom communications between the motorcycle driver and passenger providing for stereo listening in each of both right and left helmet earphones wherein intercom communications may be had through microphones always activated located proximate the mouth of both driver and passenger where when initiating speaking over the microphone, the stereo output of one side of the earphones is reduced by approximately one/half while the stereo output of the other side earphones is terminated completely and the intercom conversation is heard in full over that single side of earphones. Upon the termination of the intercom conversation, the invention circuitry returns both sides of earphones to the pre-existing level of stereo output.

Abstract: An improvement to a golf club putter for aligning the putter head to the golf ball consisting of placing measured thickness protrusions consisting of parallel surfaces on both sides of the hosel of the putter head, the thickness of the protrusions such that when the golfer using the club first aligns himself to the cup and then visually sights along the protrusions to the lower edges of the putter faces, and no portion of the lower edges of the putter faces below the protrusions are visible on either side of the protrusions, the face of the putter head is correctly aligned with respect to the golfer in order to correctly strike the ball for a true travel to the cup. Further, by the added weight resulting from the inclusion of the protrusions to the hosel, the sweet spot of the golf club is thereby enlarged which has the effect of enlarging the area of the head whereby a solid hit is achieved.

Abstract: A high tensile strength and high abrasion resistant removable hose covering and method of construction is described for fabricating a reusable, removable hose covering adapted to surround an inner hose by which high tensile strength in the longitudinal direction may be imparted to the combination of the inner hose and removable hose covering and in addition, extreme high resistance to environmental abrasion is obtained. The inner hose is constructed by conventional methods.

Abstract: An anti-theft device for semi-truck trailer landing gear of the type of telescoping concentric inner and outer cylinders which inhibits the landing gear from being raised by preventing the retraction of the inner cylinder into the outer cylinder, the anti-theft device defining an elongated pin adapted to reside in an opening situated transversely through the inner cylinder and located proximate the outer cylinder, the elongated pin having a head at one end, an extending and retractable cog emerging from the shank of the elongated pin proximate the head, and a locking means interiorly to the hollow bore of the elongated pin with the lock located at the end of the elongated pin opposite the head and connected with the cog in order to extend and retract it.

Abstract: A flotation pool blanket for covering a swimming pool adapted to be gathered when removed, said flotation pool blanket defining a blanket covering the water of the pool having at spaced intervals, parallel ribs underlying the blanket, the ribs at each end rising up to form ears which overlap and engage the top of the pool decking surrounding and defining the pool. Further, the ears provide means by which the flotation pool blanket may be gathered up for removal by starting at one end, picking up the rib, proceeding to the next rib and repeating the step until all the ribs have been picked up at which time the blanket and the ribs carried to a position away from the pool. Emplacement of the invention pool blanket is just the opposite of removal, the operators dropping one end of the flotation pool blanket in the pool and then proceeding to let out a rib as they traverse the length of the pool.

Abstract: A swivel shutter assembly providing a plurality of louvers rotationally held within a framework which presents, by ship-lap type of construction between adjacent louvers, a flat wall type appearance when the louvers are fully closed. In addition, the swivel shutter assembly is constructed to provide adjustable degree of shutter opening at a plurality of differently selected positions, and to provide a swivel mechanism which allows removal and replacement of individual louvers in an easy yet expedient manner.

Abstract: A high tensile strength and high abrasion resistant removable hose covering and method of construction is described for fabricating a reusable, removable hose covering adapted to surround an inner hose by which high tensile strength in the longitudinal direction may be imparted to the combination of the inner hose and removable hose covering and in addition, extreme high resistance to environmental abrasion is obtained. The inner hose is constructed by conventional methods.

Abstract: A soil excavating and utility pole securing sleeve is disclosed which will, when rotated around a standing utility pole, excavate an annulus of soil between the pole and the interior of the sleeve. The excavating sleeve defines an elongated hollow cylinder having teeth and inwardly bent excavating doors or flaps at one end which moves the soil between the utility pole and the sleeve out the door or flap and compacts the soil into the earth surrounding the sleeve. The sleeve is rotated into the ground around the utility pole for half its length, left there, and the evacuated annulus of soil then filled with a mixture of epoxy, resin, fungicide, and aggregate, allowed to cure and harden in order that the utility pole, the filling, and the sleeve become one single structure with a strength greater than that possessed by the original utility pole when new.

Abstract: An evaporative cooler blower rotor-shaft securing hub adapted to re-secure a failed blower rotor bushing attaching to the blower rotor central shaft comprising a pair of steel straps having a half circle formed in each, said steel straps adapted to encircle and hold the central shaft in fixed relationship, and a pair of concentric half circle flanges with attached right angle brackets, said right angle brackets adapted to be attached to said central shaft securing steel straps, and said concentric half circle flanges adapted to be secured to said blower rotor bushing whereby the concentric half circle flanges secure the blower rotor bushing to the steel straps encircling the central shaft, and the steel straps secure against the central shaft whereupon the blower rotor bushing is re-secured to the central shaft.

Abstract: An improved can opener for removing the tops of cans of both straight sided tin can containers and containers having recessed tops such as commonly found in extruded aluminum cans used in the beverage industry. The improvement modifies the conventional hand held, two handle can opener commonly available of the type in which the handles pivotally separate to allow entrance of the can bead for engagement by lower traction wheel and an upper cutting wheel, the improvement being an extended rest protruding perpendicularly outward and against which the recessed top containers may be positioned and held in that position in order to be engaged by the traction wheel upon the lower end of the bead and the cutter wheel through the top.

Abstract: A ski boot carrier frame defining a pair of side by side rectangular openings, a handle connecting to a central member which separates the side by side openings, and a restraining strap adapted to pass across both rectangular openings, the rectangular openings each adapted to receive and secure a ski boot for carrying and storage. The strut members of the boot carrier frame defining both ends of the side by side rectangular openings are angled with respect to each other, and in addition, the rear members defining the rectangle are arcuate in shape to receive the back portion of the boot in a holding relationship. When the boots are inserted into the rectangular openings, the boots are engaged on their soles by the front struts and at the rear by the back of the boot resting on the arcuate rear strut as the boot passes through rectangular opening to be held in such position by the securing strap holding the boots against the carrier frame.

Abstract: An improvement for attachment to a golfer's glove consisting of soft flexible pads situated between the first and the second joints on the first three fingers and the palm of the accuracy hand glove, i.e., left hand glove for a right-handed golfer, the pads having different thicknesses in accordance with the concavity of the golfer's palm and distance the fingers are from the surface of the club shaft held in the hand, the pads adapted to increase the pressure of the first three fingers between the first and second joints and the palm upon the club, and thus enhance the "feel" of the golf club shaft in the hand of the golfer for an improved golf game.

Abstract: A new improved push button reversible ratchet wrench completely operable by one hand having the push button improvement operably attached to a double-ended pivotal pawl engaging the ratchet wheel having the square shaped stud adapted to receive a socket. The improvement includes a cam connected at one end to the push button located transversely through the shank of the wrench mid-section. The other end of the cam is pivotally attached to an extension control rod which in turn attaches to the double-ended pawl which engages the ratchet wheel. The push button is operated simultaneously with grasping of the handle of the reversible wrench by the operator whereby manipulation of one hand, the direction in which the wrench will ratchet may be selected, or reversed or central neutral position where the pawl does not engage the ratchet wheel, may be chosen in accordance with the needs of the mechanic.

Abstract: A sit-up exercise bench comprising a horizontal platform connected to a slant-adjustable back rest, a harness adapted to be engaged by an exerciser's shoulder, said harness operably connected to a restraining spring attached to said horizontal frame whereby an exerciser, reclining upon the bench, may perform sit-up exercises from the waist, sitting up against the resistance provided by the tension springs. In an alternate embodiment, a pivotable arcuate-shaped bar attached to tension springs for engagement by the exerciser's legs provide restraining force to movement of the exerciser's legs in two positions.

Abstract: A rebar saddle for receiving reinforcing bars used in strengthening concrete consisting of an elongated cylinder having at one end a saddle to receive and secure the reinforcing bar and at the other end a blind hole to receive the top of a stake or bar driven into the ground which suspends the reinforcing bar saddle and thus the held reinforcing bar, in position to have concrete poured around it. By the utilization of a plastic or non-rusting rebar saddle, rust which might enter the concrete structure by way of a metal stake which penetrates the ground is halted by the rebar saddle.