Abstract: A case for carrying items that will be useful in an emergency. The case has multiple layers which are hinged together with a watertight seal between layers. Each layer is made up of multiple compartments and the walls between the compartments have a tongue and groove joint with a seal therebetween.
Abstract: An apparatus for attracting animals which includes a base with a pair of members attached to the base. Additionally, a handgrip and safety shield are attached to the base. Once the user grasps grasps, with each hand, the respective handgrips, the user strikes them together so that the members will strike each other. The safety shield is attached to the base to prevent injury to the user.
Abstract: An anchor formed of a hollow tube and pivotally attached wings with fluid pressure in the tube being used to expand the wings outwardly. A ring encircles the hollow tube and is attached to the outside surface of the hollow tube to allow for securement of cables to the anchor.
Abstract: A container having a light operatively connected to a motion detector. The motion detector is attached to the lid of the container and a light is attached to the inside of the container. When motion detector detects movement, the light will automatically turn on.
Abstract: A swing trailer having a first plate rotatably attached to a second plate and a foot placement device on top of the first plate, and a first stop on the first plate and a second and a third stop on the second plate. The engagement of the first stop with the second and third stops limit rotation of the first and second plates to approximately 90°.
Abstract: A frame system attached to the top of a Christmas tree which allows decorations, such as bows, to be secured to the frame and which will decorate the tree.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 2002
Date of Patent:
April 13, 2004
Inventors:
Carolyn E. Eastland, Dedra E. Pennington
Abstract: A polution control device consisting of a kit with an emission plate placed between the carburetor or fuel mixture control assembly and the engine air intake manifold. The emission plate is directly connected to the engine PCV valve to receive unburned gases.
Abstract: A stabilizing device for ladders which are positioned in a variety of corners, and which has a pair of arms which can be adjusted to fit different corners and which has an adjustable bar to lock the arms in position.
Abstract: A rehabilitation device having a shoulder brace with depending adjustable tensioning straps mounted to the shoulder brace on one end and to a hand mount on the other end.
Abstract: A cart and container assembly with wheels and a handle that is specifically designed to transport and hold recycle bins for recyclable materials.
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 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.