Abstract: An amusement device which uses a case containing balls that are shot from one side of the case to the other, and pegs are positioned at the bottom of the case to facilitate scoring. A second container is positioned at the top of the case so the game can be turned upside down in order to continue the game or to start a new game.
Abstract: A kit having a ring sizer and ring joiner. The kit has a plurality of circular bands that fit into and engage with a plurality of adjacent rings, such as a wedding ring and an engagement ring, to secure the plurality rings together. In addition, the bands are made in different thickness so the bands can also be used to adjust the size of the rings.
Abstract: A device for lubricating cables having a container in which a cable and oil are placed. Pressurized air is then introduced into the container to lubricate the cable.
Abstract: A device which has two calendars on an outer surface, one indicating last menstrual date adjacent to another calendar indicating expected date of delivery. On a side of the device is a rotating wheel for weekly pregnancy calculation. Also, a measuring tape to measure the height of the uterus and which has medical data on part of the tape is included in the device.
Abstract: A conversion kit for an arrow rest having an elongated wire having two ends and a first loop between the first and second ends. Attached to the first end of the wire is a weight and the second end features a second loop. A connecting string attaches the first loop to a bus cable of an archery bow. The second loop is attached to an arrow rest which is attached to the archery bow. The conversion kit for an arrow rest allows the arrow rest to rotate faster so that the arrow rest does not interfere with an arrow when a user draws and releases the bus cable of the archery bow.
Abstract: A case for carrying items that will be useful in an emergency. The case has multiple layers which are hinged together with a watertight seal between layers. Each layer is made up of multiple compartments and the walls between the compartments have a tongue and groove joint with a seal therebetween.
Abstract: An apparatus for attracting animals which includes a base with a pair of members attached to the base. Additionally, a handgrip and safety shield are attached to the base. Once the user grasps grasps, with each hand, the respective handgrips, the user strikes them together so that the members will strike each other. The safety shield is attached to the base to prevent injury to the user.
Abstract: An anchor formed of a hollow tube and pivotally attached wings with fluid pressure in the tube being used to expand the wings outwardly. A ring encircles the hollow tube and is attached to the outside surface of the hollow tube to allow for securement of cables to the anchor.
Abstract: A container having a light operatively connected to a motion detector. The motion detector is attached to the lid of the container and a light is attached to the inside of the container. When motion detector detects movement, the light will automatically turn on.
Abstract: A swing trailer having a first plate rotatably attached to a second plate and a foot placement device on top of the first plate, and a first stop on the first plate and a second and a third stop on the second plate. The engagement of the first stop with the second and third stops limit rotation of the first and second plates to approximately 90°.
Abstract: A snow plough which has a handle on one end and a large snow scoop on the other. The plough is supported on a frame which is mounted on a pair of large wheels placed well behind the snow scoop.
Abstract: A SoundNet is a process for synthesizing sonic environments for use in Virtual Environment applications, computer games, Internet web pages, film and television productions. A sonic environment is a collection of spatially located sounds describing some scenario such as a city street for example. SoundNet provides a process for generating such an environment that has the following properties: a compact representation, stochastically correct behavior, dynamically varying behavior along application defined parameters, temporally unbounded and non-repeating, and facilitates automatic generation of the representation.
Abstract: A frame system attached to the top of a Christmas tree which allows decorations, such as bows, to be secured to the frame and which will decorate the tree.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 2002
Date of Patent:
April 13, 2004
Inventors:
Carolyn E. Eastland, Dedra E. Pennington
Abstract: A polution control device consisting of a kit with an emission plate placed between the carburetor or fuel mixture control assembly and the engine air intake manifold. The emission plate is directly connected to the engine PCV valve to receive unburned gases.
Abstract: A stabilizing device for ladders which are positioned in a variety of corners, and which has a pair of arms which can be adjusted to fit different corners and which has an adjustable bar to lock the arms in position.
Abstract: A rehabilitation device having a shoulder brace with depending adjustable tensioning straps mounted to the shoulder brace on one end and to a hand mount on the other end.
Abstract: A cart and container assembly with wheels and a handle that is specifically designed to transport and hold recycle bins for recyclable materials.