Abstract: A prisoner activated restraining device which is activated when the wrists of a prisoner are placed in channels of the device.

Abstract: A light which is electrically connected to a computer power supply and which is powered by rechargeable batteries that are recharged by power from the computer to illuminate the inside of the computer when working on it.

Abstract: A raft which has an anchoring system which holds the raft in position in a swimming pool, and which also has a securing portion for holding an anchor.

Abstract: An animal trap designed to restrain a raccoon. The trap has a spring trigger on which the bait is placed and a double swivel anchor chain to hold the trap. A movable restraint bar actuated by the release of the trigger and an internal fixed grip bar hold the paw of the raccoon inside the housing.

Abstract: A solar powered pipe for use in igniting pipe tobacco. The solar pipe has a light concentrating lens to direct the sun's rays onto the tobacco in a pipe and a retractable arm to regulate the intensity of the heat over the tobacco from the light concentrating lens. Both the lens and the retractable arm are connected to a mounting plate by pivotal joints. When the solar pipe lighter is not in use, it may be folded to fit inside a pocket.

Abstract: An electrode for the excision of tissue from the cervix. The electrode, at one end, has a fine wire which can be rotated 360 degrees and which can be varied depending on the size of the cervix and the size of the lesion. This enables a single instrument to remove lesions, instead of using different sized instruments.

Abstract: A backpane which receives a plurality of printed circuit boards and the backpane has air holes to allow ventilation.

Abstract: A door locking system for a tractor trailer cab for locking a pair of opposed doors from the inside in order to prevent them from being opened while the driver sleeps. The locking system includes a pair of links and shoe elements adapted to engage various parts of the door in a way that makes them non-removable when the links are tensioned, even when the windows are rolled partially down for ventilation. A toggle bolt assembly is provided between adjacent links to shorten the assembled links in order to pull the doors together and prevent their opening or to lengthen the assembly to release the doors. One or both of the shoes may be removable and replaceable with attachment shoes having a different shape in order to adapt the device for different door configurations.

Abstract: A portable hop scotch game board has a single game board of hop scotch on one side and on the opposite side of the same board a double game of hop scotch is laid out. There are also pockets, used for the scotch throwing piece, attached to the corners and pockets are provided over each numbered block.

Abstract: A lamp conversion device with a dual lamp socket for providing a selective incandescent and fluorescent light from the same lamp. The lamp conversion unit has an screw-type adjustable pole to raise or lower the light source according to the user's need. The conversion unit houses the light bulbs in the inverted position to direct the light downward for efficient use of the light source. The pole has a three way switch and one on-off switch. The conversion unit for the lamp has an attachment for use with a lamp shade.

Abstract: A system for both holding a toothbrush and permitting the flow of an antiseptic solution from a container to the holder for the toothbrush.

Abstract: Mounting devices for mounting items such as signs to chainlink fences. The devices have at least one tab punched out of each end of the mounting and a portion of the chainlink fence is received between the tab and the remainder of the mounting device, which attaches the mounting device to the fence. The mounting device has apertures which will receive fasteners to secure a sign to the mounting device which in turn is secured to the fence.

Abstract: A dual tractor hitch used to pull twin hay balers which have an acid tank for treating baled material.

Abstract: A portable air conditioner which has a container for holding an air cooling medium, a lid for the container and a plurality of outlets in the lid which permit flexible conduits to connected to the output from the lid. In addition, a cart is disclosed for transporting the air conditioner which will keep the top and bottom of the container parallel in order to keep any liquid from melting ice from spilling.

Abstract: A telescoping funnel which allows a user to pour oil into an engine. The funnel features spring ball latches allowing the funnel to lock into place when it is expanded or compressed. When the funnel is not in use, the funnel compresses into a small size to fit in a vehicle.

Abstract: A portable baby carrier with a bed having sidewalls and two hoods which can be used alone or in conjunction with each other. Each hood is storable in a channel located in a sidewall of the carrier. The top hood extends to cover the infant's head and is made of a fabric material while the opposite end lower hood is made of a mesh net material. The mating facing edges of the two hoods zipper together to form a complete enclosure around the infant to protect the infant. Either hood may be used independent of the other.

Abstract: A locking assembly mounted to a first rigid member by a hinge on one end of the member. The locking assembly can be locked to the first member to retain a second rigid member by an extending pin. The locking assembly is locked in place on the first member by an extendable locking pin whose end can engage a stop post in the first member when pivoted to a locked position.

Abstract: A device that can be put between the wheel wells in the bed of any pickup truck. The device features a plurality of adjustable tubular molded pieces in the shape of a rectangle to allow pickup truck owners to carry cargo within the bed. Additionally, incorporated with the device is an attachment having a cuff at each end and being adjustable in length.

Abstract: A slipper which has an aperture in the bottom and three different types of inserts which can be inserted into the aperture. The first insert will be filled with a material that conforms to the wearer's foot, while the second insert will be filled with a mixture of sand and marbles. The third insert will be filled with neoprene balls.