Abstract: Applicant's invention discloses an inclined platform which rotates freely upon a base having an annular ring. The inclined platform preferably has handles extending from opposite sides of the inclined platform to aid in supporting the user thereon. The user shifts their body weight to rotate the inclined platform, thus spinning the user about the base.

Abstract: A unified cornice apparatus formed of metal or plastic, which is secured at one end by a roof nailer portion to the roof decking by conventional fasteners. A shingle mold portion extends from the roof nailer portion. The shingle mold portion has an outer face portion and a bottom face portion. A facia portion extends from the bottom face portion adjacent to the facia board. The facia portion extends beneath the facia board, to a bottom facia portion which extends in spaced relation beneath the facia board. An outer soffit portion extends upwardly from the bottom facia portion to a soffit portion which extends beneath the sub-facia to an inner soffit portion. The inner soffit portion extends downwardly from the inner soffit portion to an lower freeze portion. The lower freeze portion joins a bottom freeze portion, which is secured to an existing wall freeze portion. Alternately, the lower freeze portion connects to an outer wall freeze portion which extends upwardly to a hidden nailer portion.

Abstract: The mattress joining apparatus comprises a seam protector sized to extend the length of a mattress, and to extend over opposing ends of the mattress. A first mattress strap is secured to one end of the seam protector and a second mattress strap is secured to the opposite end of the seam protector. The first and second mattress straps are each sized to extend across the width of the first and second ends of the adjacent mattresses, and to extend at least halfway along the length of the first and second adjacent mattresses. A first releasable securement means is provided to secure one end of the first mattress strap with one end of the second mattress strap. A second releasable securement means is provided to secure the opposite end of the first mattress strap with the opposite end of the second mattress strap.

Abstract: The manually extendable electrocautery surgical apparatus slidably receives an electrode housing apparatus within an elongated aperture within a main housing. The electrode housing is slidably received upon a conductive post which provides an electrical connection to the electrode housing from a remote electrical supply source. An insulating outer layer surrounds the electrode housing apparatus, and the insulating outer layer is slidably received within the cylindrical cavity in the main housing. The electrode is inserted into the distal end of the electrode housing, and the electrode housing is adjustably positioned in relation to the main housing, to obtain the desired length during surgery. The main housing includes at least one actuation member for selectively controlling the flow of current to the electrode housing. The electrical current may further be adjusted to perform cutting or coagulating routines.

Abstract: A survey card apparatus having a front planar member with a plurality of elongated apertures, and a response aperture perpendicular to at least a portion of the plurality of elongated apertures. A middle planar member is secured to the front planar member. The middle planar member has at least one aperture therethrough. A plurality of slide members with indicia responsive to selected questions on the front side and bar code indicia on the back side. The indicia on the front side of the respective slide members is aligned with the response aperture on the front planar member. A rear panel member is secured to the middle planar member. The rear panel member has a bar code indicia aperture in parallel alignment with the response aperture, so that when the indicia is aligned with regard to the response aperture, the response in bar code is aligned with the bar code aperture on the rear planar member.

Abstract: Applicant's invention discloses an inclined platform which rotates freely upon a base having an annular ring with at least three legs extending between the annular ring and an inclined collet. The inclined collet has an upper tapered bearing race and a lower bushing sized to rotatably receive a shaft mounted perpendicular to the underside of the inclined platform. The inclined platform is preferably covered with a pliable material with padding extending between the pliable material and the top side of the inclined platform. Flexible handles extend from opposing sides of the inclined platform to aid in supporting the user thereon. The user shifts their body weight to rotate the inclined platform, thus spinning the user about the base.

Abstract: A warming apparatus uses shower or bath water to warm a canister, such as a shaving cream canister, to a comfortable temperature while washing or showering. The canister is inserted into a warming chamber which is partially surrounded by a water jacket formed between an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper end plate and a lower end plate. An inlet fitting extends from the water jacket to a water supply line. An outlet fitting extends from the water jacket to a shower head. As shower water flows through the water jacket heat is transferred from the water to the inner wall, and from the inner wall to the warming chamber. The inner wall may be ribbed or finned to increase the surface area of the inner wall within the water jacket. The unit may alternatively be connected into the water line by flexible hoses running from the warming apparatus to a diverter fastened between the pipe and shower head. The warming chamber may include at least one drain hole extending from the warming chamber.

Abstract: A golf club having a shaft, a head secured to one end of the shaft and a grip handle secured to the other end of the shaft. A light generator and an energy source positioned in operative connection to generate a plurality of light beams emanating from the club head hitting surface on opposite sides of a centrally located "sweet spot," respectively. The light beams converging toward and intersecting an imaginary line extending from the "sweet spot" generally perpendicularly to the surface and through the center of the golf ball to be hit by the club.

Abstract: A unified connector interface for mounting on a towing vehicle, which is adapted to provide electrical connection with any one of a plurality of towed vehicle wiring harness electrical connectors. The unified connector interface has a housing adapted for securement to the rear of the towing vehicle. The unified connector interface is adapted to receive a selected round connector having a plurality of connectors extending from the towed vehicle wiring harness. The unified connector interface is also adapted to provide an interface between complimentary connectors, and with piggyback double electrical connectors, as well as with individual or two wire connectors. The housing is sized to recieve a circuit board therein, which aligns the connectors on the first side with the connectors on the second side.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for verifying the current ownership of a used publication. A first sticker with indicia for identifying the current ownership verification is adhered with permanent adhesive to a portion of the front cover of the publication. A second transparent sticker is adhered with permanent adhesive to a selected page of text of the publication. A portion of the second transparent sticker extends above the selected page of text so that a tab may be adhered to extend above the selected page of text. Indicia providing identification relating to the current owner of the publication is placed beneath the second transparent sticker. A first photo of the current owner may be placed below the second transparent sticker, and a third transparent sticker is secured with permanent adhesive over at least a portion of the indicia providing identification relating to the current owner of the publication.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuously manufacturing a reinforced, flexible, porous, tubular pipe. The reinforced, flexible porous tubular pipe comprises an extruded porous inner layer, spiral wound open mesh webbing surrounding the porous inner layer, and an extruded porous outer layer. A granular elastomeric material is blended with a polyethylene polymer thermoplastic and an emulsifier, heated and passed through a first extruding means to form a flexible, tubular porous inner layer. The porous inner layer is passed through a quick cooling means, then an open mesh webbing is spirally wound about the porous inner layer. The porous inner layer and the open mesh webbing are then passed through a second extruding means to form a porous outer layer. The reinforced, flexible porous tubular pipe is then cut to length and coiled to suit manufacturing preference.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus is contained within the potable water collection apparatus, to selectively clean the cooling coil and the collection pan, when the collection apparatus is not collecting potable water. The potable water collection apparatus comprises an enclosure having an air mover to provide a dynamic airflow path between an inlet port and an outlet port; a compressor; a condensing coil in fluid communication with the compressor; a cooling coil in fluid communication with the condensing coil, thus forming a closed loop circulation system for the circulation of a refrigerant fluid. The cooling coil is in the dynamic airflow path. A collection tray is disposed below the cooling coil, and a collection container receives collected water from the collection tray. The cleaning apparatus comprises a hood enclosure for substantially enclosing the cooling coil and the inner surface of the collection tray. The hood enclosure is movable between a first closed cleaning position and a second opened position.

Abstract: An improved potable water collection apparatus contained within a housing, for the collection of potable water from a dynamic airflow extending between inlet and outlet ports. A compressor is mounted within the housing to circulate a refrigerant fluid in a closed loop circulation system between the compressor, a condenser coil and a cooling coil. The condenser coil and the cooling coil are mounted in the dynamic airflow extending between the inlet and outlet ports. A water collection pan is located beneath the cooling coils to collect condensation which forms as water droplets on the outer surface of the cooling coils, and directs the collected water droplets into a suitable water collection container. A water filter is disposed between the collection pan and the container. A liquid level sensor stops the operation of the compressor when the water in the collection container reaches a desired level.

Abstract: A child's portable climbing apparatus is disclosed, having first and second climbing members. The first and second climbing members each have spaced, opposing parallel support beams and spaced, horizontal climbing bars secured to the opposing parallel support beams. The first and second climbing members are pivotally joined by a top horizontal climbing bar secured to the beams at a location offset from the longitudinal centerline, to enable the first and second climbing members to be folded into parallel alignment for ease of transportation and storage. At least one safety bar is removably secured between a selected climbing bar on the first climbing member, and a selected climbing bar on the second climbing member to adjustably position and releasably secure the climbing apparatus in a variety of heights and angular climbing positions. A safety catch is preferably used to secure the safety bar during use.

Abstract: An improved dispensing apparatus having a container sized to receive a pre-determined quantity of pourable material, and a pouring spout rotatably secured to the side of the container by an O-ring closely received in first and second complimentary grooves disposed between the pouring spout and the container side. The pouring spout preferably is of tubular configuration, with the elongated dispensing portion of a cross-sectional area of a larger size than the aperture in the side of the container. The elongated dispensing portion of the elongated pouring spout is preferably substantially the height of the container side, and is of non-circular cross section. A cap is threadably secured to the dispensing end of the pouring spout, and a seal may be adhesively secured to the dispensing end of the spout. The pouring spout may be sized to serve as an expansion chamber for the fluid in the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a movable closure member about an access aperture located within a rigid structure. The movable closure member is sized to cover the access aperture and to provide access through the access aperture when open. A resilient elastomeric gasket is secured to one of the rigid structure or the movable structure to suit design and manufacturing preference. The resilient elastomeric gasket has a hollow cavity disposed within the elastomeric gasket, and the hollow cavity is sealed at each end to form a pressure-equalizing chamber therein. A convex protrusion is positioned on the elastomeric gasket to confront a flat stop positioned upon the other of the rigid structure or the movable structure when the movable structure is closed. A closure means is provided to bias the convex protrusion against the flat stop face with sufficient pressure to partially deform the resilient, elastomeric gasket.

Abstract: A timing control apparatus for selectively actuating at least one remote device, such as a variable intensity lamp, an audio device or an aroma generator at a selected future time, by generating a plurality of clock pulses of a known time duration at the selected time, and by counting the clock pulses to gradually increase the intensity of electrical current in response to the clock pulses counted, from an initial zero state to full intensity over time, such as one hour. The gradual increase in intensity provides a gradual increase in the light, sound or smell from selected remote devices, to gently awaken a user, without an abrupt on/off actuation found in alarm clocks, and other similar devices.

Abstract: A proprioceptive exercise, training and therapy apparatus is disclosed for supporting and stabilizing at least a portion of the user's body and limbs from at least one elongated flexible support member. Each flexible support member is releasably secured to a selected structural support means. A plurality of attachment points are provided in sequential linear alignment on the flexible support member. An adjustable positioning means is provided on each flexible support member. A first user engagement member is in the form of a rigid, rectangular bar. A second user engagement member is in the form of a flexible body sling, with ends adapted for releasable securement to at least one flexible support member. A third user engagement member comprises at least one hand and foot coupling member, releasably secured to the flexible support member or to a suitable retaining means.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable holder for securing at least one item, such as a video cassette recorder (VCR), above a television set, or for securing above a video monitor at least one article, such as a printer. It is of knockdown construction for economy of storage and transport. The holder includes: a flat base that fits underneath the television set or video monitor, vertical member means for vertical adjustability, and a horizontal platform located above the television set or video monitor, upon which at least one item is held. Each vertical member means includes a lower piece and an upper piece. Vertical adjustment may be achieved by a telescoping action of each lower piece with its respective upper piece, or by the use of at least one sleeve that is affixed to the lower (upper) piece and through which the upper (lower) piece engages with a close sliding fit.