Abstract: A bathroom waste collection and disposal unit for mounting on a floor of an enclosure includes a tank of unitary construction having a horizontal portion defining a refuse reservoir and a vertical portion open to the horizontal portion for refuse gases and to accommodate a pump. A toilet is mounted on the top surface of the horizontal portion in fluid communication with the reservoir of the horizontal portion of the tank. The horizontal portion includes a plurality of columns within the reservoir extending between the floor and top wall of the horizontal portion. The tank also includes a baffle housing for enclosing the float of the refuse pump to meter the rate of flow of water flowing away from the pump float as the pump is actuated to discharge refuse from the reservoir.

Abstract: An extendible and retractable spa jet in the retracted position resides in the side wall of a spa or tub and is connected to, and operated by, the existing pressurized water and/or air supply. In the retracted position it serves as a conventional fixed jet. When desired, it may be pulled outwardly from the side wall of the enclosure and used as a hand-held massage device to achieve concentrated, intensified massaging action at localized areas of the body not possible with fixed spa jets.

Abstract: This hydrotherapy machine has a top-opening tank with a floor spaced above the tank bottom. The periphery of the floor is spaced from the tank wall. Liquid under pressure is admitted to the space between the floor and the tank bottom, and proceeds upwardly through the gap between the tank wall and the floor. The circulation continues along the tank wall, and downward to a central outlet traversing the floor and the tank bottom. An inward radial flow at the top completes the primary circulation pattern.

Abstract: A portable container that holds shampoo, hair conditioner and a bar of soap. The container includes three subcompartments, each of which is dedicated to the containment of a particular toiletry item. In a first embodiment, the lid of the container is hollow and is subdivided into compartments for shampoo and hair conditioner and the lid is hingedly connected to the base of the container within which a bar of soap is contained. In a second embodiment, the soap compartment holds the soap on end and the shampoo and hair conditioner are maintained in separate compartments that surmount one end of the soap dish. The containers of both embodiments are provided with an elongate looped rope so that the container may be draped around the neck of a user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a notepad holder for automobiles which may be mounted directly to the windshield of a car for viewing by the driver during operation of the motor vehicle or for making notes during times when the vehicle is momentarily stopped. The notepad holder includes a base which is removably mounted to the inner surface of the windshield of a motor vehicle by at least two separate mounting locations. The base includes a clamp for removably holding a pad or other writing material, and further includes a compartment for holding a pen or other writing implement.

Abstract: A baton holder, or clip, is particularly adapted for use with expandable batons or the type including a handle and one or more telescoping sections. The clip includes upper and lower retaining rings attached to a base member. The upper retaining ring slidably receives the handle. The lower retaining ring is a truncated conical section, which limits downward axial movement of the handle, while at the same time allowing passage of the telescoping sections from the handle, if extended. The expandable baton is held by the clip in either an extended or retracted position. Both the upper and lower retaining rings include longitudinal breaks, through which the baton may be broken out laterally, again with the baton either extended or retracted.

Abstract: A baton clip adapted for lateral withdrawal, or "break out" of a baton includes a retaining ring specifically formed to produce a loud snapping sound as the baton is broken out. The loud snapping sound has been found to produce a shock, or stunning psychological effect on a potential adversary, which often results in passive submission, solely by breaking the baton out. The clip is further provided with a closure for positively securing the baton in the clip. The closure is constructed and arranged in such a way as to provide for release of the closure and withdrawal of the baton in a single, rapid, uninterrupted, and fluent motion.

Abstract: A sanitizing spray device in accordance with this invention is designed for use on a toilet having a seat member, and comprises an elongate, generally tubular member having a spray device adjacent one end. The arrangement is such that water at a selected temperature and quantity is connected to said generally tubular member, so that water can be caused to travel for a portion of the length of the tubular member, and then issue as a spray of warm water from said spray device. A mounting device is provided under the seat member for pivotally mounting the generally tubular member at a location intermediate its ends. The mounting device is advantageously constructed to permit the generally tubular member to be readily swung from a recessed position in which it principally resides under the confines of the seat member, to a deployed position in which the spray device is in approximately a central location with respect to the principal aperture of the seat member and the bowl of the toilet.

Abstract: A swivel open bottom seat assembly for invalids for use in supporting an invalid over a toilet seat, a shower head or a bathtub or the like facilities. In one application, the seat is secured to a pivot post via a connecting arm extending from the post. The pivot post has an attachment base for securement to the floor adjacent a facility. The pivot post is pivotally rotatable with respect to a central longitudinal axis and permits the seat to be displaced on an arc relative to the axis of the post to position the post from an embarking position away from the facility to a position of use over or in the facility.

Abstract: For a toilet structure or lavatory bowl having a hinged seat and lid, a device is provided for attachment on the lid undersurface for automatically starting the seat to pivot on its hinge from its upright and toward its horizontal position. The device comprises a planar base secured to the lid and a movable element preferably carried at the end of a leaf spring projecting at an acute angle to the base. The movable element is temporarily adhered to the outer surface of the base when it is driven into contact therewith by the force of the seat being pivotally raised to its upright position. The adherence of the movable member to the base is adapted to be automatically released after a brief time delay whereby it snaps back to its original normal position, thereby impacting against the seat and causing the seat to pivot a sufficient distance from its generally upright position whereby the force of gravity completes the return of the seat to its horizontal disposition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bicycle attachment which can serve as a carrier rack, or as a back protector, or as a seat cover, when moved to various positions. A convertible bicycle carrier-seat cover apparatus which comprises: (a) an attachment adapted to be removably secured to a seat post of a bicycle; (b) a swing arm which at one end thereof is pivotally connected to the attachment, and can be pivoted through a first relatively horizontal position, a second upwardly angled position, and a third upright position in a vertical plane, and is capable of being secured in any one of the positions by a swing arm-attachment securing device; and (c) a platform secured to the end of the swing arm opposite the attachment, said platform being adapted to pivot through a vertical plane in relation to the swing arm, and being capable of being secured in a first relatively horizontal position, a second upwardly angled position, and third upright position relative to the swing arm by a platform-swing arm securing device.

Abstract: A sanitary rotating fixture (10, 10a), which conceals in a wall niche (11). The fixture is more or less triangular in shape when viewed from the side. It has a rear wall (13, 13a), an upper base (21, 21a), side walls (16, 16a), a sloping bottom (17, 17a) and a means of rotation (12, 23) permitting rotation for less than 90.degree., in particular of about 60.degree. around a horizontal axis. Holding means, for example in the form of stops are provided for projecting caps (14) that slide in arch-shaped grooves (15) in the side walls of the niche (11). A plastic sheet (31) is provided to conceal flushing ducts thus preventing dirt accumulation on them and behind the fixture.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable shower head apparatus having a digital clock incorporated therein. The shower head can be adjusted upward, downward, forward and backward in addition to the head itself which can be rotated forward and backward. The shower head arms have adjustable friction joints that will provide a fixed position of the shower head when placed anywhere within the boundaries of the shower head movement. A digital clock is mounted in the body of the shower head that can be easily seen by the person taking a shower. In one embodiment, both real time and elapsed time is available from viewing the shower head clock.

Abstract: A food washing attachment device (10) for suspending food (62) above a faucet (50) in the course of washing. The washing device (10) includes a bag (12) and rings (26-32). The rings (26-32) are used to solely support bag (12) so that the users hands maybe free to massage the bag body (18) during washing if desired. In preferred forms, the device (10) includes a sprinkler assembly (16) having a sprinkler member (34) attached to nozzle end (54) of faucet (50) by ring clamp (46). The lower end (40) of sprinkler member (34) supports ring (30and converts a stream of water into a shower of droplets. The rings may be connected either to sprinkler assembly (16) or faucet (50) or taps (58-60) or some combination thereof, for solely supporting the device (10).

Abstract: A ski boot holder which comprises a collapsible handle attached to a heel frame which is connected to elastic toe retaining means. The toe retaining means may include a toe retaining frame, which helps to hold the boots in proper alignment in the holder. The heel frame and toe frame may be designed to collapse for easy and compact storage, or carrying in the skier's pocket when the ski boot holder is not in use. A collapsible carrying handle is provided which extends upwardly between the ankle portions of the ski boots so that the boots are conveniently carried with the soles horizontally disposed. This orientation of the boots facilitates the storage of the assembly under an airplane seat, on a shelf at a ski lodge, or on a closet floor.

Abstract: A lift for putting a handicapped person into the water of a swimming bath or pool comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, a base plate secured to the ground, a fixed support post mounted on the base plate and comprising a steel tube welded to the top plate and a stainless steel tubular shaft centered in the steel tube, a rotation block rotatably mounted on the tubular shaft, and a guide column or plate. The rotation block comprises a frame provided at the rear with concentric bearings pivoting around the tubular shaft, a bearing plate positioned inside the frame, a rod mounted on and secured to the tubular shaft, and a horizontal jack mounted at its rear end to the bearing plate. The nose of the jack is connected to the rod for pivotally mounting the rotation block on the tubular shaft.

Abstract: An automatic flushing device for a flush toilet comprising an infrared sensor which can sense when the toilet has been used and then give out a signal to command the water in the tank to be flushed out for a pre-set period of time automatically. The infrared sensor is implanted in a cap covering recess centered in the tank lid which houses an electric coil.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for supporting oversized freight above the tailgate of a pickup truck, while affording normal utilization of the tailgate. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprises two brackets that sit upon opposing rear edges of side walls of a pickup truck bed, near the tailgatae. A support beam passes through an opening in one bracket and is received in a slot in the opposing bracket. Ends of the support beam lie within each bracket and are held by securing rods passing through the brackets and beam ends. The bracket with the opening has a pivotable cap covering the opening to afford rapid deployment of the support beam. The cap is on the side of the bracket facing away from the opposing bracket. To deploy the beam, the operator simply pivots open the cap, slides the beam through the opening until one end lies in each bracket and then closes the cap and inserts a securing rod through each bracket and beam end.

Abstract: A swivel grab bar assembly for a bicycle carrier is provided. The grab bar assembly is mounted on a bicycle child carrier forward of and above the child and includes a grab bar, an assembly for mounting the grab bar on the carrier, and a pivoting system which enables the grab bar to swivel or rotate from a first down position (in which a child may enter and exit the carrier) to a second upright position (so that the child is prevented from falling out the carrier).

Abstract: A folding commode seat for use primarily by wheel-chair bound persons, which seat includes a generally C-shaped panel constructed of a vinyl-dipped foam material and having a flexible hinge therein at a base end thereof, with spaced panel segments extending forwardly from the flexible hinge and terminating in spaced relationship at the opposite ends. A pair of short web straps are secured in spaced relationship to the inside margins of each of the folding panel segments and a pair of longer Velcro straps are attached in spaced relationship to the outside of the folding panel segments opposite the web straps, respectively.