Abstract: A seat for use in vehicles such as automobiles, airplanes and the like is disclosed which is formed by adhesively attaching a trim cover assembly to a cushion member formed of a foam material. The trim cover assembly comprises a center portion and a side bolster portion which are formed separately from each other. The ends of the center and side bolster portions of the trim cover assembly are respectively inserted into and bonded to the cushion member, so that loads applied to the center portion of the trim cover assembly will not be transmitted to the side bolster portion of the trim cover assembly.

Abstract: The coffee making apparatus is adapted to be positioned over a serving cup and comprises a mounting plate and funnel unit having a center opening therein and a support shoulder formed on the wall of the opening, an apertured adjustment ring is provided in rotary engagement with the mounting plate adjacent the support shoulder, which mounting plate has a by-pass opening formed in the shoulder and adjacent areas of the plate, which adjustment ring has a variable height outer wall formed on its periphery and constructed to adjustably open or close the end of the by-pass opening when the adjustment ring is rotated to position a taller part of the outer wall against the outlet of the by-pass slot, the shoulder receiving a coffee container and filter unit thereon and in substantial liquid tight association therewith.

Abstract: A by-pass vacuum motor assembly wherein the motor cooling fan is positioned in an opening at the bottom of the motor band and immediately above a flat plate portion of the fan housing bracket. The flat plate portion functions as a plate diffuser, redirecting air drawn through the commutator end bracket and across the motor internals into a radial exhaust between a bottom portion of the band and a top portion of the fan end bracket. The invention also includes a brush holder clip passing through a vertical opening in the commutator end bracket and engaging a collar on the brush mechanism. The brush mechanism passes through a horizontal opening in the commutator end bracket which intersects with the vertical opening. Armature grounding is achieved by a disk maintained in a recess in the commutator end bracket and urged by a spring against the bearing receiving the motor shaft.

Abstract: An interior cover assembly such as a ceiling member, a wall member, a trim cover assembly for a seat, a cushion body for a seat for use in a vehicle such as an automobile is disclosed which comprises a foam cushion member provided on the surface thereof with a large number of recesses and projections extending crosswise and alternating with one another and a covering member for covering the surface of the cushion member. The covering member is pressed and heated to be welded integrally to the recesses in the cushion member and there are formed a great number of decorative wrinkles in the covering member mainly around the welded portions of the covering member.

Abstract: Golf practice device, especially for putting and approach shot practice. The device comprises an elongated shaft having a tapered end for insertion into the ground, a stop adjacent to the pointed end for limiting the depth of insertion, and a target spaced a short distance from the pointed end for indicating the accuracy of the golfer's stroke. The target is preferably a bendable disk having a diameter about the same as the diameter of a standard golf hole, i.e. about 4.25 inches. The distance from the stop to the target may range from about one-half the diameter of a golf ball (which is 1.68 inches) to about the diameter of a golf ball. The golfer inserts the pointed end of the shaft into the ground so that the shaft is substantially upright. He or she then putts or chips the ball toward the shaft. If the ball comes to rest either against or under the marker, the golfer has "holed out".

Abstract: A jig for transferring a partially faceted gemstone from a first dopstick to a second dopstick, without altering the spatial relativity to the faceting device so that the unfinished gemstone can be faceted. The jig comprises two grooved blocks, and associated clamps. One block is located at each end of a base portion, with a swivelable pawl mounted in a slot at each end of the base portion. A first dopstick with a partially faceted gemstone cemented to one end, and a calibrated, notched indexing gear fastened to the other end, is removed from the faceting device, placed in one of the blocks, with the gear end adjacent to a pawl. The pawl is swiveled into contact with the gear; the dopstick is rotated until the pawl engages a gear knotch; the engaged knotch is noted, and the dopstick is secured to the block with its associated clamp. A second dopstick is placed in the other block, moved into contact with the gemstone, cemented thereto, and firmly secured with its associated clamp.

Abstract: A plurality of playing figures (B) are rotatably mounted on a generally planar playing surface (A). By pivoting levers of figure control linkages (C), the players selectively rotate the figures. Arrays of light emitting diodes are selectively actuatable to assume an optically more visible state to define visible paths between individual figures and goal areas of the playing surface. An electric control (E) selectively causes the light emitting diodes to define readily visible paths between the figure which has scored a goal and the goal area, as well as between the scoring figure and one or more assisting figures. That is, the action is temporarily suspended and a schematic representation of replay of the scoring action is provided. Further, the control circuit includes a voice chip which provides audio responses such as crowd noise, cheers, boos and the like in response to the nature and rate of action on the playing surface.

Abstract: Stove for burning solid fuels, particularly wood. The stove has a pedestal which has a primary air inlet and an ash drawer; an upright rectangular main housing which is divided internally into a fire box section and a section for combustion products; a housing for electrical components on the back of the main housing; and a flue. The partition between the fire box and the top portion has a first passageway with a catalyst therein and a damper-controlled bypass passageway. Primary air is admitted beneath the grate and passes upwardly therethrough. Secondary air is admitted to the fire box near the glass-panelled charging doors for solid fuel. The stove has a catalyst chamber for completing combustion of the incompletely burned gases in the fire box.

Abstract: A vertical adjustment device for adjusting the height of a headrest for use in a vehicle seat is disclosed, which comprises two outer slides respectively erected above a seat back, two inner slides respectively provided on either sides of the headrest to be inserted into the respective outer slides in a vertically slidable manner, and two stoppers each provided in the lower end portion of each of the outer slides to prevent the inner slide from slipping off downwardly. Each of the stoppers is fitted into the lower portion of the outer slide and is formed of synthetic resin integrally with a protection cover in the lower portion thereof to cover up the lower edge of the outer slide. A shock absorbing member is provided over the upper opening of the outer slide.

Abstract: A filling valve mechanism for cans is presented. The valve includes a sleeve slidably mounted on a pair of pins and limited in downward motion by means of a stop. The sleeve carries an O-ring circumferentially thereabout for engaging within the throat of a container or can to be filled. The O-ring is of slightly greater diameter than the throat of the can such that sealing engagement is achieved. Also carried on the sleeve is a resilient compressible stripping member adapted for engaging the mouth of the can. The stripping member compresses against the mouth of the can, short of full compression by virtue of the limited downward movement of the sleeve against the stop. After the can is filled, the stripping member urges the O-ring from the throat of the can while holding the can in place.

Abstract: A self-energizing disc brake of the spreading type is provided with an actuator unit incorporating an hydraulically-operable mechanism and a mechanically-operable mechanism. The unit comprises a member which is detachably secured to the housing of the brake and provides a mounting for both mechanisms which extend into the housing through a common opening. The hydraulically-operable mechanism comprises a cylinder in which work opposed pistons acting to separate lugs on the pressure plates and the mechanically-operable mechanism may take any convenient form. The cylinder is tangentially arranged with respect to the plates.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a graphite composite racquet frame having a particular structure that provides internal and external shock absorption. The internal shock absorption is provided by a core material having high impact strength such as an aromatic aramid. External shock absorption is provided by a fiber reinforced plastic wrapping. The shock absorption elements allow graphite fibers to be used for construction of racquets which are commonly subject to a great deal of physical abuse such as racquetball racquets.

Abstract: A motor cooling fan housing for a by-pass vacuum motor is presented. The fan housing includes a top plate connected to a cylindrical side portion. The top plate is characterized by a plurality of uniformly spaced tear-drop shaped slots therein. The slots provide for the entry of cooling air to the motor maintained therein. The slots are elongated and have a major axis which is non-collinear with the center point of the top plate of the housing.

Abstract: A safety harness consisting of a continuous loop of strong material is stitched to form a larger torso loop and a smaller handle loop. The torso loop is maintained between the outer shell and inner liner of a service jacket and is positioned to loop behind the wearer's back, under his arms, and over his shoulders such that the handle loop extends from a hole in the base of the neck of the outer shell. The handle loop is removably secured to the exterior of the outer shell by a quick-release fastener. In another embodiment, the handle loop extends through a hole in the inner lining to be maintained adjacent the wearer's neck, preserving the integrity of the outer shell.

Abstract: A paint scraper having a pointed scraper head defined by angled edges of an elongated member which are chamfered at their point of interception. The elongated member is rotatably received by a sheath which functions as a handle in operation, and a means for storing the scraper head when not in operation.

Abstract: According to the invention, a deodorant which comprises at least one of germanium, antimony and bismuth compounds is used for a permanent waving agent consisting mainly of a mercapto compound. The deodorant is utilized by being contained in the permanent waving agent, or applied as a pretreatment agent before the permanent waving operation is carried out.By use of the above-mentioned deodorant, the production of hydrogen sulfide of "unpleasant odor" can be restrained.

Abstract: Suction device for use with a tracheostomy tube to remove matter from the upper respiratory tract of a patient. The suction device is essentially tubular and open at both ends, and comprises a bulb near one end and a tubular portion which extends from the bulb to the other end. To use, one connects the end remote from the bulb to a source of vacuum and inserts the bulbous end of the suction device into the end of a tracheostomy tube which is outside the patient's body. The suction device can be used with tracheostomy tubes of different sizes, and is used in place of a catheter.