Abstract: A device is disclosed for measuring the level of water comprising a hollow, oblong structure with an open end extended into the water, signal sending and receiving means secured onto the structure, an insert containing a hole secured within the structure, and electronic means connected to the signal sending and receiving means to receive and evaluate technical information in order to determine the level of the water.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for regulating the dosage of a fluid in a syringe by using blocking means to control the amount of fluid which may be taken into the barrel of the syringe.

Abstract: A device is disclosed which holds playing cards, comprising a structure, a plurality of slots in the top of the structure, and a shield connected to the structure which makes the playing cards unreadable to other persons playing in the card game.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for use with a functional apparatus which comprises holding means operative to hold the functional apparatus and stabilizing means operative to secure the holding means in a stable position whereby the functional apparatus may be utilized without being held in the hands of the user.

Abstract: A device is disclosed which may prevent engine dieseling, fuel waste, and reduce exhaust emissions by preventing idle system fuel mixture from entering the carburetor of a vehicle at various times.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispersing a fluid in an area is disclosed in which the dispersion of the fluid is proportionate to the wind velocity of the area, the fluid is placed in a plurality of aerosol containers, and the fluid is dispersed through a plurality of nozzles of a plurality of pre-determined sizes.

Abstract: A container which may be used as a sandbox, swimming pool, or play area simulates an animal configuration. The lower portion of the container, supported on simulated animal legs, is surrounded by an oval shaped rim for sitting on. A cover in the form of a simulated animal's back is guided for vertical movement by vertical supports and raised or lowered by a crankbar connected thereto by a plurality of lines to give access to the interior of the container. Simulated animal appendages such as heads, tails, etc. can extend from the container. One version is a simulated turtle.

Abstract: An impeller shaft turning device is disclosed, for use in rotating the shaft of an impeller within a housing in a revolving machine, to aid in impelling material into a bag, the impeller shaft turning device comprising motor means operative to rotate the shaft of an impeller and hydraulic means operative to control the motor means.

Abstract: An insecticide spray system including a main conduit and one or more branch conduits communicating therewith each of the branch conduits having at least one normally closed nozzle, with a solenoid actuated valve, the solenoids being connected by means of a circuit through a timer to an associated source of electrical power together an aerosol container containing an insecticide-gaseous propellant mixture connected to the main conduit so that the conduits are filled with the mixture under equilibrium conditions with the container contents whereby periodic actuation of the solenoids is obtained simultaneously through the timer for opening all of the nozzles simultaneously to spray areas adjacent the nozzles with a specific dosage of insecticide.

Abstract: An artificial tree is disclosed which comprises a plurality of tree sections secured together.

Abstract: A reel for storing cabled material is disclosed, comprising first and second central section pieces which are nestable and interchangeable, and first and second end pieces which are stackable and interchangeable.

Abstract: A reel for storing cabled material is disclosed, comprising a first reel half, a second reel half and securing means, said first and second reel halves being nestable and interchangeable.

Abstract: A splash-guard is disclosed which may be either permanent or portable, which contains storage means and hanging means, and which may be effectively used on any corner of a bathtub.

Abstract: A housing for an impeller is disclosed, which is mounted on an impeller shaft and is capable of moving material, the housing comprising an enclosure within which the impeller, mounted on an impeller shaft, may be placed; a plurality of shaft openings in the enclosure through which the impeller shaft may extend; material entrance means in the enclosure through which the material may be placed in the enclosure; material exit means through which the material may leave the enclosure; and access means in the enclosure allowing access for maintenance purposes.

Abstract: A fluid distribution system including a main conduit and one or more branch conduits communicating therewith, each of the branch conduits having at least one normally closed nozzle with a solenoid actuated valve, the solenoids being connected by means of a circuit through condition responsive means such as a timer to an associated source of electrical power together with an aerosol container containing a first pressurized fluid and connected to the main conduit so that the conduits are filled with the first pressurized fluid under equilibrium conditions with the container contents whereby periodic actuation of the solenoids is obtained through the timer for opening all of the nozzles simultaneously to spray areas adjacent the nozzles with a quantity of the first pressurized fluid and a supplementary source of a second pressurized fluid being provided connected by conduit means to the aerosol container which is introduced into the aerosol container to compensate for pressure loss in the first pressurized fluid

Abstract: A spill collection device is disclosed, for use with a revolving machine which bags material, the spill collection device comprising material landing means located below the position in the revolving machine where the material is bagged, material collection means operative to collect the excess material which falls onto the material landing means, and material return means operative to return the excess material which falls onto the material landing means to the revolving machine.