Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus end method for introducing various additives in solid form into a soap mass for the ultimate manufacture of soap bars. Specifically, the invention is directed to producing soap bars having a multicolored or marbleized appearance and made from a variety of different colored soap materials. Soap pellets having a color are introduced into a soap plodder as is customary. A second or alternate color of soap pellet is separately introduced into the interior of the plodder just before that point where the helical screw of the plodder enters the barrel of the extruder portion of the plodder.

Abstract: A transparent cleansing bar which includes a synthetic detergent, a major portion of which is a sulfated ethoxylated long chain alkyl alcohol, a polyhydric alcohol, a water soluble soap, a fatty acid alkanolamide, and optionally an alkylsarcosinic acid and an alkyl polyglycoside and wherein the pH is not less than about 8.0.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for introducing various additives in solid form into a soap mass for the ultimate manufacture of soap bars. Specifically, the invention is directed to producing soap bars having a multicolored or marbleized appearance and made from a variety of different colored soap materials. Soap pellets having a color are introduced into a soap plodder as is customary. A second or alternate color of soap pellet is separately introduced into the interior of the plodder just before that point where the helical screw of the plodder enters the barrel of the extruder portion of the plodder.

Abstract: An adjustable assembly for securing a cushion in a plurality of positions on the seat back of a lawn chair. In a preferred embodiment, two adjustable assemblies are used to secure a cushion to the seat back. One assembly is secured to each side of the seat back.

Abstract: A finger-mounted disposable toothbrush including a lanyard of dental floss, a first end of which is attached to the toothbrush and a second end of which is looped around the user's wrist. The dental floss lanyard prevents swallowing of the toothbrush during use and can also be used for flossing the user's teeth after brushing. The disposable toothbrush further comprises a mounting ring which fits over the user's finger. The mounting ring is affixed to the top side of a bristle base. Tooth cleaning bristles are attached to the bottom side of the bristle base and are optionally impregnated with dental paste or powder. Bumps can be molded in those areas of the bristle base and mounting ring with which the user's finger comes in contact, said bumps enhancing the user's grip on the toothbrush.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable pneumatic target device for raising and lowering a target. With the target raising and lowering device of the present invention, a target can be selectively stopped at any point of extension or retraction. The target raising and lowering device of the present invention includes a support frame secured to a base, a horizontal target carrier assembly mounted to the support frame and moveable on the frame, and an air actuated cylinder operably attached to the target carrier assembly. The target is mounted to the target carrier assembly and is raised and lowered through the action of the air actuated cylinder.

Abstract: A retriever tool comprised of dual telescopic shafts extending outwardly from a midpoint. The telescopic shafts are composed of a predetermined number of rectangular members which are sleeved and coupled to one another by a series of protuberances and grooves. A magnetic member and an adhesive member are located on the first distal end of the retriever tool. A hook is incorporated into the second distal end of the retriever tool. The magnetic member, adhesive member, and hook allow the user to retrieve metallic as well as non-metallic items of various sizes.

Abstract: A valve stem cap for pneumatic tires which has a lock mechanism to prevent theft and unauthorized tampering with the valve. The valve stem cap comprises an inner core with a first end adapted for threaded engagement with the valve stem of a pneumatic tire. An outer sleeve is rotatably mounted about the inner core. Annular flanges at either end of the device are positioned such that the inner core and outer sleeve are locked together. The second end of the inner core forms a solid surface which is provided with keyways for engaging a matched key. By rotating the key, the inner core is rotated, which, in turn, causes the threads of the inner core to be rotated into or out of engagement with the valve stem.

Abstract: A new embodiment LED traffic light 40 having a housing 49 that provides at least three signal lights 42, 44, and 46. The three signal lights 42, 44, and 46 are all embedded in a single opening 50 of housing 49. The LEDs for signal lights 42, 44, and 46 are arranged in a generally common area that allows activation and display of one of the signal lights in a corresponding symbolic shape (i.e. universal symbol or words). Red signal light 42 has red LEDs 41 spread out and arranged in an octagon shape (i.e. stop sign shape). From a distance or afar, however, it may be difficult for persons to distinguish between the octagon shape and the circular shape (i.e. stop and go signals respectively). Therefore, a border 52 of contrasting color LEDs 54 (i.e. different color other than the color of the octagon) is placed around the octagon shape and illuminated to further enhance and define the stop sign or octagon shape thereof. The border 52 may be made to blink or flash (i.e. by blinking all of the LEDs 54).

Abstract: A method for improving the flexibility of human fingernails by washing the hands in a normal fashion with a cleansing composition containing at least about 0.5% by weight of panthenol for at least about three (3) times per day and for at least about three (3) times per day and for at least about three (3) consecutive days, with each washing being followed by rinsing the hands with water.

Abstract: A personal use soap bar composition containing alkali metal soaps of fatty acids having alkyl chain lengths of C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 which include an unhydrated cationic guar gum polymer as a skin feel and mildness additive. Prior to incorporating the polymer into the soap, it is mixed with an anhydrous polyglycol ether such as PEG-6 methyl ether. This eliminates the need to hydrate the cationic polymers to achieve uniform distribution of the polymer in the bar.

Abstract: This invention relates to an exhaust gas muffler assembly for internal combustion engines which is operable in both a muffled or unmuffled mode. In exterior appearance, the bypass muffler of this invention looks like a conventional muffler having a shell and end caps which enclose the interior components, an inlet for entry of the exhaust gas from the engine, and two outlets for exit of the exhaust gas to atmosphere. A first outlet is preferably positioned opposite to the exhaust gas inlet and connected directly to the inlet by means of a pipe. This pipe is not provided with silencing means. Within the interior of the muffler are silencing means employing a center pipe and an exhaust gas outlet pipe, each of which are provided with silencing means such as apertures in the walls of each pipe. Flow diverting means are removably placed within the first outlet.

Abstract: A locking device for a set of double sliding doors comprising two U-shaped clips and a flexible band operatively engaging both clips. The locking device is designed to prevent the relative movement of double sliding doors which comprise an interior door and an exterior door, with the interior door sliding in an interior track and the exterior door sliding in an exterior track. The interior and exterior tracks are parallel to each other. In a closed position, an inside vertical stile of the interior door is adjacent to, and which overlaps an inside vertical stile of the exterior door defining a space between the interior and exterior doors. A U-shaped clip is secured to the inside stile of each sliding door. The flexible band is secured at its first end to the U-shaped clip secured to the inside stile of the interior door and then traverses through the space between the interior and exterior doors to the inside stile of the exterior door.

Abstract: A lockable quick release assembly for securing removable parts such as a wheel to the fork of a bicycle frame with the assembly including a specialized handle which not only rotates a cam shaped member within the interior of the assembly but has a key means which allows locking of the assembly to the frame to prevent theft of the wheel. The assembly also has means to secure the handle to the assembly so it will not fall off during normal use of the bicycle, but can be removed if desired.

Abstract: An improved header assembly for use in V-8 engines. In engines having eight cylinders, performance can be unexpectedly improved by utilizing an improved header assembly whereby the exhaust gas from each of cylinders 4 and 7 is routed by means of a by-pass tube to a specific area in a second stage collector while the exhaust gas from the remainder of the cylinders is routed to a first stage collector. Such an arrangement of tubes routing exhaust gas into first and second stage collectors creates smooth, non-turbulent exhaust gas flow through the collector resulting in greater engine horsepower and torque.