Abstract: A heat deflector for a Harley-Davidson™ v-twin engine motorcycle or a similarly designed and styled motorcycle having a similar v-twin engine. The heat deflector is mounted above the rear cylinder of the v-twin engine and between the leg of a user and the rear cylinder of the v-twin engine. The heat deflector deflects hot air away from the leg of the user and away from saddlebags that may be mounted behind the leg of the user bilaterally on the rear wheel of the motorcycle. The heat deflector provides greater comfort for a user on a long distance drive. It is constructed to blend seemlessly with the appearance of the motorcycle and it reduces condensation in saddlebags. The heat deflector of this invention provides much of the comfort of an alternative designed motorcycle with a fairing enclosing the engine while retaining the distinctive appearance of the Harley-Davidson™ or a Harley-Davidson™ type v-twin engine motorcycle.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detection of susceptibility to moisture damage for asphalt mixes. A sample of asphalt mix is placed inside a chamber, which is partially filled with water. An increased air pressure is applied to the chamber. A controlled evacuation of the water from the chamber takes place while the increased pressure is maintained in the chamber. Pressure is released from the chamber and water is returned to the chamber. The cycle is repeated a predetermined number of times. Changes in conductivity and turbidity of the water may be monitored to indicate mixture stripping. When a chosen number of cycles of a pressurized emptying and filling of the chamber is complete, the asphalt sample is removed from the chamber and tested against a controlled sample. The test procedure adapts itself readily to a dual chamber design so that two samples may be tested simultaneously. A vacuum may also be applied to the chamber in addition to pressurizing the chamber.

Abstract: A device for cheaply and quickly thawing frozen food and particularly frozen meat. A container impervious to water has a quick-release connection for connection to a pump. A second container for holding frozen food is immersed in the first container. The second container will have bores so that water will freely circulate from the first container to the second container. The pump recirculates water through both containers equalizing the water temperature in the container and more quickly thawing frozen food submerged within the water in the second container. A single pump may be connected to more than one water reservoir container making it possible to simply and quickly increase food thawing capacity by simply adding extra containers depending on the amount of frozen food to be thawed.

Abstract: A tool assembly for military or police uses with removable interchangeable tool heads and handles. The handles of the tool assembly have connector assemblies at each end of the handle constructed of a cast nylon material impregnated with a dry lubricant and with a dimpled pin connector in the connector assemblies. Each tool head has a bore for receipt of the connector assembly and pin connector. The connector assemblies are constructed of a non-conductive, non-sparking material and the bores on the tool heads for receipt of the connector assemblies are made with close tolerances to provide for overall rigidity and strength of the tool assembly. The handles have a soft, non-conductive, shock absorbing outer covering. The pin connectors on the connector assemblies are oriented with the outer covering of the tool handles to facilitate ease of assembly of the tools in the dark or other adverse conditions.

Abstract: A skill based game employing kickers to direct coins falling over the edge of a catcher plate to a player's hopper. The players deposit coins in a slot which directs the coins to a first catcher plate. Coins are pushed over the edge of this catcher plate to a second catcher plate where they are further pushed toward the edge of the second catcher plate. As coins accumulate, coins may fall over the edge of the second catcher plate. Kickers are disposed below the second catcher plate under a player's control. If a player employs the kicker correctly, the coins falling over the edge of the second catcher plate are directed to a player's hopper. If the player fails to employ the kickers correctly, coins fall into a hopper and are retained by the operator of the machine.

Abstract: An apparatus for replacement of a starter cord in a small motor starter cord assembly. A spindle is mounted within a hub with a handle at one end and a tool fitting at the other end. The hub includes at least two arms. The arms attached to the hub are of a size to fit within a pull cord apparatus that is removed from a small motor and inverted. The arms extend to secure against the side of the pull cord apparatus. At the end of the spindle opposite a handle, a variety of tools can attach to the spindle to fit within or fit over the spring-mounted reel in a starter cord apparatus. The tool is placed within the starter cord apparatus. The arms extend to secure it in place. The tool is fitted to the reel and the handle rotated to wind the reel to a fully wound position so that a new starter cord can be threaded into the reel and tied off. The tool is then released to allow the spring to unwind hence, winding a replacement cord onto the reel.

Abstract: A device for monitoring vital signs in animals. A rectal thermometer is mounted on a probe and connected to a handle. A central processing unit in the handle displays the temperature recorded by the thermometer. Also connected to the handle is a cuff used for pulse monitoring. The handle has a timer to measure an elapsed time and to sound a tone in response to a determined amount of time passing. In some application the cuff may have a blood pressure monitor so the device can measure temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and to record and sound a tone noting the elapse of a predetermined time to aid in counting respirations.

Abstract: A device to clear a blockage from a drain line draining condensation from an air handler in an air conditioner or heat pump. A pump with check valves attaches to one end of a drain line which drains condensation from an air handler for an air conditioner or heat pump. A handle on the pump is used to create respectively a vacuum or pressure within the pump which is communicated to the drain line. When sufficient vacuum or pressure is created, it will dislodge a blockage in the drain line allowing the drain line to naturally drain. A valve is placed at one end of the pump which allows accumulated liquid in a collection pan to be pumped from the collection pan in the process of clearing condensation from the air handler.

Abstract: An electrical transformer box for mounting a low-voltage transformer partitioned into two spaces. A box-like transformer is divided by a partition into two volumes with the first volume being approximately one-half of the second volume. The transformer enclosure is nailed to a wall stud or fixed structure. Household current wires enter and exit into the smaller space. Wires connecting the household current pass through a bore in the partition into the larger space where a low-voltage transformer is mounted for connection to the household current wires. Low-voltage wires pass from the low-voltage transformer to a low-voltage appliance outside of the transformer enclosure.

Abstract: An elongated durable corrosion resistent dishwasher accessory for securing and supporting stemware in a dishwasher rack. At one end of the dishwasher accessory is a C-shaped clip for connecting to a horizontal wire stringer on a dishwasher rack. At that same end of the dishwasher accessory is a bore that allows a vertical wire stringer to pass within the bore to secure the dishwasher accessory to the dishwasher rack. At the opposite end of the dishwasher accessory is two oppositely positioned gripper jaws with various sized bores therein. These bores clip around the stem of a piece of stemware, which secures the stemware in a vertical downward position within a dishwasher rack when the dishwasher accessory is secured to the wire stringer. This allows the washing streams of water to securely wash the liquid retaining portion of the stemware without upsetting or turning over the stemware in the dishwasher rack.

Abstract: A blockage clearing apparatus to clear blockages in both drain valves and in pipes. A cylindrical housing holds a piston connected to a cylindrical rod. The piston moves within the cylindrical housing in response to pressure placed on the piston either manually by an operator or by hydraulic or pneumatic power. As the piston moves in the cylindrical housing, the rod connected to the piston moves back and forth in response to the motion of the piston. The blockage clearing apparatus is mounted to a drain valve or to an opening in a pipe. When operated by pneumatic power, valves, manual or solenoid controlled, will control the flow of air in and out of ports in the cylindrical housing, creating a pressure differential within the housing to actuate the motion of the piston, hence, of the rod. The rod will extend from the housing through an open drain valve and into the pipe that is in fluid communication with the drain valve.

Abstract: A door system to be used with low-speed street legal vehicles. A framework is molded to attach in a weather-tight fashion to an open side of a golf cart-like street legal vehicle. The framework has door openings to match the number of seats in the vehicle. Doors are attached to the framework on hinges that allow the doors to be lifted out and removed when desirable. The doors have locking handles. The frameworks and doors completely enclose the side of a low-speed street legal vehicle. The framework is designed to fit over and bolt to existing structures on the vehicle. It can be designed to replace a framing piece on the vehicle where it becomes a permanent attached part of the structure of the vehicle.

Abstract: An adjustable gun rack for a vehicle. Adjustable straps with buckles are used to be secured to a rigid structure within a vehicle. On the adjustment straps are hooks for mounting a detachable gun case. Usually, several hooks will be provided and several gun cases will be provided so that more than one long barrel firearm may be placed within each gun case and mounted on the adjustable straps. The straps will mount around upright seat backs with the gun cases hanging from the hooks on the straps. The straps could go around a seat bottom with the gun case hanging between the edge of the seat and the floorboard of the vehicle. The straps are flexible and adjustable so they can be configured to fit a variety of configurations in different vehicles. The individual gun case may be detached from the adjustable straps and used with a shoulder strap to transport a long barrel firearm inside the gun case away from the vehicle where the adjustable gun rack is mounted.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting insect infestation within enclosed wall areas by detecting increased concentrations of a tell-tale gas. An intake nozzle is connected to an infrared gas analyzer by tubing and a pump. Ambient air in a room where an insect infestation in a wall is suspected is first sampled. A baseline gas reading is obtained. A small hole is made in the area of the wall where an insect infestation is suspected. The intake nozzle is placed within the hole and a second gas sample is taken. Concentration of the tell-tale gas in the second sample is compared to the concentration in the gas of the first ambient air sample. An increased concentration will ordinarily indicate presence of an insect infestation in the suspected area In most applications the tell-tale gas is CO2.

Abstract: A double opening lid for use in a truck storage box. A first lid opens along a longitudinal dimension of a truck storage box to give full access to the entire interior of the truck storage box. Additionally, two side lids mount along a line perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the truck storage box lid open upwardly and inwardly for easy access from the side of the truck in which the truck storage box is mounted. The two side lids will ordinarily be mounted somewhat above the plane of the first lid to provide for run off of rain or other materials. Ordinarily, a frame is employed to provide better rigidity and durability for the lid. Thus, the double opening lid opens longitudinally to give access to the entire truck storage box, and conveniently opens from either side to give easy access from the side of the truck on which the truck storage box equipped with this double opening lid is mounted.

Abstract: A game to simulate an automobile race. The game layout includes at least three contiguous lanes separated by parallel lines. Each lane is divided into a plurality of spaces. Each space is assigned a particular color. A player's token moves around the board a number of spaces within a lane or within a contiguous lane according to the outcome of a random number generator. A player's token may move from one lane to another only when on a particular pre-determined colored space. A player may be required to draw from a set of event cards. The event cards are designed to simulate events that occur in an actual race, such as handling problems, bad tires, the declaration of a caution during the race, or the happening of a crash during the race. Each time a player's token crosses the starting line, it is deemed to have completed a lap. The first player whose token who completes a pre-determined number of laps is declared the winner.

Abstract: A device to help a caregiver monitor an infant to discover the onset of a Sudden Infant Death Syndrome event and to intervene to prevent the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome event. A foot and ankle wrap containing rechargeable batteries and a radio transmitter is connected to a toe cap containing a pulse oximeter by adjustable cords. Blood oxygen and pulse readouts from the pulse oximeter are transmitted to a monitor kept by the caregiver. Visible readouts of the blood oxygen and pulse are shown on the monitor for continuous view by the caregiver. The monitor sounds an alarm if the infant's blood oxygen drops to a dangerous level for predetermined period. The time delay prevents false alarms, therefore, provides a greater degree of alertness to the caregiver using the device. When not in use the device is recharged on a stand.

Abstract: A light spinning rod holster that mounts to the waistband of a user's swimsuit. It is constructed of lightweight corrosion-resistent plastic. At one end of the light spinning rod holster, the plastic is folded into a clip shape, which secures the light spinning rod holster to the waistband of a swimsuit. Disposed along the length of the light spinning rod holster is a tubular rod holder open at each end with a slot to secure a spinning rod into place in the tubular rod holder. An adjustable belt affixed to the bottom of the light spinning rod holster holds it in place against the thigh of a user and helps support some of the weight of the device and any spinning rod fixed therein.

Abstract: A trailer hitch accessory with a lighted sign, auxiliary brake lights, and a protective cover for a trailer hitch. A rectangular enclosure equipped with lights is fastened to a trailer hitch by a trailer hitch connection. The trailer hitch connection encloses and protects the trailer hitch from damage from the elements. The rectangular enclosure has lights contained therein, which are connected to the trailer hitch electrical connection by an electrical connector. A removable translucent sign may be placed within the enclosure to be backlit by one or more lights within the enclosure. When the operator of a vehicle activates his headlights, then lights within the enclosure come on lighting the sign for viewing at night. When the operator of the vehicle applies his brakes, it lights not only the brake lights on the vehicle, but also the auxiliary brake light panels on the enclosure.