Abstract: A method for repairing a crack in a windshield wherein the windshield has an outer glass member and an inner-glass member, and wherein the crack is disposed within either the outer glass member or the inner glass member. The method includes the steps of (a) applying pressure to either the outside glass member or the inside glass member, depending in which glass member the crack is disposed, to expand the width of the crack; (b) depositing a repair material at predetermined positions within the crack to allow the deposited material to flow within and fill the crack by capillary action; and (c) creating an anaerobic activity upon said crack.

Abstract: An apparatus used to protect a motor vehicle has a low profile housing placed below a rear bumper of the vehicle, and a cover placed within the housing in an accordion-like fashion. An electric motor drives a roller belt assembly which frictionally engages with the cover to provide a force to aid a user in either the extension from or the retraction into the housing of the cover. The electric motor also drives a trace spool connected to a rear end of the cover for aiding in the retraction of the cover into the housing. The electric motor is controlled from an extension handle attached to a forward portion of the cover.

Abstract: An electronic system for controlling the operation of a hand-held pull strap closure unit. The system includes a central processing unit which controls peripheral circuitry for directing commands to a motor within the hand-held unit. The system further includes a circuit for monitoring motor torque and a hand-held unit identification circuit for identifying each unit with an individualized code. The CPU may be accessed via an external communications port to store user-selected operational parameters in a memory circuit. These parameters may include time of day, calendar, and motor torque limits for each device.

Abstract: A generally L-shaped electrical outlet cover remover having a handle and prying shank defined by a tapered end for wedging between the outlet plug and the outlet. The outlet cover remover may also include two handles with opposing prying shanks for removing the outlet cover from the outlet.

Abstract: An improved muffler for silencing the exhaust emitted from a water cooled marine engine employing a first outer housing encompassing a generally cone shaped inner member and forming a silencing volume therebetween and an angularly disposed inner planar baffle, inlet path, outlet path, ramp, and aperture for exhaust gas and cooling water to fluidly communicate from an inlet to an outlet resulting in a diminution in flow velocity so as to attenuate the exhaust noise.

Abstract: An attachable device, for use with a catheter, and impregnated with, or containing, a supply of antiseptic solution, gel or powder, such that the device can be exteriorly positioned adjacent a catheter insertion site thereby dispensing antiseptic solution at the catheterization site for preventing micro-organisms surrounding the insertion site from causing infection.

Abstract: A multi-purpose water-driven rotary tool having improved torque that has a housing with first and second cavities, one of the cavities housing an impeller, the other housing a main drive shaft connected to a rotatable mounting pad or backing pad that contains a disk with a grinding or sanding surface that is removably attached thereto. The high pressure water inlet conduit includes a changeable nozzle to allow using the tool with different water sources. Water is strategically diverted through a bearing mounting plate having holes by a shroud having an angular periphery or angular flange that allows the expended water from the impeller to be efficiently expelled peripherally around the outside of the main cavity of the housing. The device also includes a manually-actuated trigger for the inlet water valve which can be held at the same time with a saddle handle that is pivotal that allows the user to effectively move the device comfortably to a desired working position.

Abstract: A safety latch for a clip that is conventionally used to sealably close the opening in an ostomy or colostomy bag. The purpose of the safety latch is to prevent the accidental disengagement of the clip arms when engaged to the colostomy bag opening, forming a seal therein. The safety latch includes a resilient latch that, when engaged between the arms of the clip, is in a stretched condition, putting the clip arms in tension. The safety latch can be removed manually by additional stretching of the resilient member that holds the arms together.

Abstract: A combination beach towel and tote bag comprising a towel made of fiber-reactive dyed velour on one side for a decorative pattern and a pair of rectangular panels attached to one corner of said beach towel, occupying approximately one-sixth the surface area of the beach towel, said panels being sized in shape and connected to form a tote bag when turned inside out for receiving the remainder of the towel and presenting decorative designs on the outside of said tote bag. The towel is easily deployed and easily folded neatly and inserted into the tote bag. Attached to the tote bag are first and second adjustable fabric straps, sized to fit around the shoulders of a user, that have adjustable fabric fasteners that allow the tote bag in the tote bag position with the beach towel disposed therein to be used and carried as a backpack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double-walled gasoline or fluid tank having a hollow space allowing light to be visible externally through a variety of openings or designs. A concave side portion of an existing tank is removed and a flat side wall, having an illumination device attached thereto, is attached where the original side portion was removed to create a new tank. An opening is created on the original side portion and the original side portion is reattached to the tank. The illumination device provides light through the opening in the original side portion.

Abstract: An improved muffler for silencing the exhaust emitted from a marine engine employing a reverse entry inlet conduit, an attenuation chamber and an outlet conduit whereby exhaust gas and liquid is communicated through the inlet conduit and into the attenuation chamber against the direction of the outlet stream. Upon entering the attenuation chamber exhaust gases and liquids reflect off the inner walls of the chamber and incoming exhaust thereby attenuating exhaust noise until they are finally forced out of the attenuation chamber through the outlet conduit. The reverse entry design of the muffler provides protection against backwardly flowing water that commonly enters a marine exhaust system by orienting the direction of inlet flow at an angle which is greater than 0 degrees but less than 90 degrees relative to the direction of output flow from the muffler.

Abstract: A process that kills, or renders organically inactive, one hundred percent of the bacteria and enzymes, as well as any other non-pathogenic microorganisms present in fresh squeezed citrus and non-citrus fruit juices and fruit juice blends, as well as fruit pulps. The process results in the aseptic packaging of one hundred percent natural juices having a shelf life extending from two to three years without the need for refrigeration, and without the use of artificial preservatives or additives. The process also preserves the natural taste, colors, and odors typically found in fresh squeezed juices and juice blends, an citrus pulp.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing jewelry and a chain article formed therefrom which provides an embossed, decorative pattern in either surface of an omega-style chain. A length of wire mesh or woven wire type of "fabric" of a width and length corresponding generally to the proportions of the jewelry chain to be created is provided whereon a series of hollow link sections are received such that the interior surfaces of the links surround the mesh. The links are arranged in end-to-end abutting relationship upon the mesh until the length of chain desired is reached. Upper and lower die members are brought into contact with the preformed chain and forced thereagainst with a magnitude of pressure and for a duration of time sufficient to deform the links and bring the inner surfaces thereof into at least partial engagement with the mesh.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for the testing of air bags in a pressure-sealed container (1), which swivels and is suspended by a frame (5), with lid (11). A removable retainer (16) is in the inside of the container (1) to serve as a receptacle for various air bags or gas producers (30).

Abstract: An improved, lightweight, but durable hand truck or hand cart pallet for use in transport and display of merchandise. The pallet may be made of a durable plastic and include a front recessed portion that is sized to receive the support plate of a hand truck. The pallet also includes a rear flange that can engage the front portion of a pallet and allows interlocking of the pallet for a double-pallet display.

Abstract: The instant invention contemplates a process for manufacturing jewelry including the steps of: (a) creating a photographic negative from a computer-generated image; (b) masking the negative over a photopolymerizable resin backed by a rigid substrate; (c) irradiating the unmasked resin with ultraviolet radiation; (d) removing the unpolymerized resin from the photopolymer, using a washing agent such as water, resulting in a positive three-dimensional likeness of the object to be cast; (e) placing the resulting etched resin plate into a container and pouring tooling resin into the container thereby creating a plug bearing the negative impression of the jewelry item to be created; (f) inserting the tooling resin plug into a jewelry item mold having an empty sleeve which receives the plug resulting in a completed jewelry mold; (g) filling the completed mold with plastic resulting in a plastic model of the jewelry item to be created; (h) using the plastic model in a "lost wax" casting process to create an individua

Abstract: An apparatus for use in training proper swing mechanics, for use in connection with golf, baseball, tennis, or similar sports. The device includes a sheath, which has an cushion member attached to a concave inner surface for user comfort. The apparatus is releasably attachable to a user's legs or hips by a pair of straps incorporating hook and loop fastening material, and includes a projecting rigid support member extending normal to the sheath outer surface with a weight member having a soft outer shell and suspended therefrom by a flexible cord; a clip device allows for adjustment of the cord length for suspending the weight member at a user selected position. The weight member includes access means for enabling user to add mass to, or subtract mass from, the suspended weight. The position and movement of the suspended weight member provides the user with feedback relative to numerous body positions and movements for teaching the user proper swing or body movement mechanics.

Abstract: The instant invention is a method and apparatus for administering a program to senior citizens for managing and distributing the interest from pooled government bonds or the like. The program derived around a bond fund unit of various security offerings to specific groups of senior citizens having a common age and financial goal. As long as the participant is alive, the participant will share equally in an increasing income stream derived from the interest from the security due to the number of decreasing participants in a fixed pool based on the participant's initial investment. The income producing bonds jointly pooled and singularly administered based upon U.S. Treasury bonds whose resulting interest is distributed to the remainder of living participants while bond maturity value remains payable to the participant or their estate. The program aids the participants and managers involved with the program regarding Fund assets, statistical predictions, and dividend distribution.

Abstract: An antenna for broadcast and reception of electromagnetic waves in which all or a portion of the radiating structure is formed from coaxial cable or a functional equivalent thereof in which an annular opening exists, allowing alternating electrical current to propagate onto the outer surface of said radiative structure, thereby generating electromagnetic radiation.