Abstract: A container display stand and containers therefore is provided including a horizontally disposed display stand capable of supporting a number of dispensing chambers and associated containers. The top wall of the display stand is angled downward and the bottom wall of the dispensing chamber has a matching downward angle. A front ledge on the display stand prevents the dispensing chamber from sliding forward. A clip attached to the rear of the dispensing chamber clips to the top edge of the display stand which further keeps the dispensing chamber securely in position, until the user acts to remove the dispensing chamber at which time it is easily removed. A spring loaded front door and attached sliding sheet is pulled thereby exposing the vitamins or minerals or other contents located within the dispensing chamber. The funnel nature of the dispensing chamber causes only a view vitamins or minerals to appear at a time.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush holder, floss dispenser, drinking cup and toothpaste holder designed to compactly hold and dispense the above items while maintaining a unified appearance in the shape of a sitting cat. The head portion contains a standard dental floss container. The floss protrudes through a hole in the cat shaped head. A cutting blade is affixed to the top of the cat shaped head for cutting the floss. The midsection of the cat shape forms a drinking cup and also forms an enclosure for a standard toothpaste tube. The base section of the cat shape contains a pair of mating rollers capable of squeezing a tube of toothpaste captured between the two rollers. This happens when the user rotates the tail portion of the cat shape which is rigidly connected to the shaft of one of the rollers. The outside portion of the base contains receptacles for a plurality of toothbrushes.

Abstract: An improved key hole light which can be easily added to an existing door lock or ignition switch whose illuminating element is an electroluminescent panel which is die cut into a flat doughnut shaped pattern. The inside of the pattern is the size of a standard key hole area of about one half of one inch and the outside diameter of the panel is about one inch. A two inch long tail portion is integral with the doughnut shape which allows the flexible light display to be bent and adhered to the contours of a lock assembly or door knob assembly. An extendible pair of coated wires attach the light display to an electronic module which contains a power supply, a timer circuit and a high voltage transformer. A conductive switch panel is connected by two wires to the electronic module. When a person touches his or her finger to any portion of the conductive switch panel it causes the light display to illuminate for approximately ten seconds and then automatically turn off.

Abstract: A cooking pot enclosing a rotatable spherical chamber includes a pot body. A cover is provided on an open top of the pot body to define an enclosed space. A removable, spherical chamber assembly is rotatably suspended within the pot body by a pair of opposite shafts. One shaft end is driven by a mating gear connected to a gear train and motor located external to the pot body. Food is placed in the spherical chamber assembly, which is then placed in the pot body. The pot body is filled with several inches of water, and placed on a stove or other heating element. The spherical chamber assembly is suspended above the boiling water, and is rotated by the motor and gear train, which causes the food to tumble and therefore cook evenly and quickly. Baffles affixed to the interior side walls of the spherical chamber assembly further enhance the mixing action.

Abstract: A single cup disposable coffee brewing device foldable from a generally flat position to an unfolded position. The device has a coffee filter on the interior and a cardboard main body portion on the exterior and can be placed on top of a cup or mug. Coffee grounds are disposed in the filter and hot or cold water is poured into the unfolded device. The main body portion has a hole at bottom normally closed by a sealing element which dissolves after a predetermined period of time and allows brewed coffee to drip out into the mug or cup.

Abstract: A step exercising system for choreographing an aerobic step workout comprising: step support structure including a plurality of spaced-apart step surfaces supported above a ground surface by respective step heights that are selected to enable a user to step from the ground surface onto the step surfaces during a step workout; a cuing device for indicating to the user which step surfaces to step on; and a controller coupled to the cuing device and constructed and arranged to activate the cuing device to indicate to the user an ordered sequence of step surfaces to step on, thereby choreographing an aerobic step workout for the user. Step exercising methods based upon the above-mentioned step exercising system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A "C" shaped sleeve for insulating the hand while holding a beverage cup. A plastic molded shape having two broadened ends connected by a thinner central strip wherein the boky is conically arrayed about an axis which intersects the center of the shape. The "C" shape is sizewd to be slightly under the diameter of a conventional hot beverage cup and to snap onto the sidewall of the beverage cup and hold in a spring like fashion.

Abstract: A portable reading light device worn about the head of a user. The light of the device projects a beam for reading a book or magazine or the like and may be adjustable. The light device may be powered by either a DC battery pack or AC. The light diffuses a beam substantially uniformly over a quadrilateral area so that a book or magazine or the like may be read with comfort.

Abstract: A universal vehicle organizing container for automobiles and trucks which sits on the right of a driver, and contains specialized surfaces for holding items necessary for a traveling businessman, such as laptop computer, cellular phone, and more. The container is secured to the seat back by means of a strap which can also act as a carrying means. The inside of the container is insulated and partitioned, so that items may be carried securely, and food items will stay hot or cold longer. The container is connected by dual wires to the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket, and multiple cigarette lighter type adapters are located on the top surface of the container to power electronic devices.

Abstract: A wall corner finishing tool includes a pair of plastic blades connected by a living hinge. The proximal ends of a pair of arcuate arms are hingeably connected to the back sides of the blades. The arms are curved toward each other so as to overlap at their intersection. The arms include longitudinal openings extending therethrough. A handle is attached to the intersection of the arms by a screw extended through the openings and into one end of the handle. When the screw is loosened, the arms can be moved toward or away from each other to adjust the angle between the blades. When the blades are positioned at a desired angle, the screw can be tightened to fix them in position. The blades can be adjusted for finishing wall corners of a great variety of angles.

Abstract: A motorized accessory holder (12) includes a body (4) having a lower region defining a circumferential track (14). A belt assembly (6), including a continuous loop belt (28) and support arms (34) extending outwardly from the belt, is housed within the body. A drive assembly (8), used to drive the belt along a continuous loop path with the outer ends (38) of the support arms supported by the track, is also housed within the body. Different types of accessory supports (10) adapted to support different types of accessories are removably secured to and hang from the support arms. For example, the accessory supports can be configured to support neckties, earrings, necklaces, belts or even spice jars.

Abstract: An improved portable misting device comprising a portable liquid holding container and a spray arm projecting upward from the liquid holding container and being retractable and extendable to a desired elevation above the top of the liquid holding container. A single small aperture misting spray head is mounted on one end of the spray arm. A rocker arm is pivotally mounted adjacent one side of the top of the liquid holding container and is linked to the spray arm to cause horizontal rotation of the spray head. On top of the liquid holding container is a flat table upon which accessories may be placed. An electric motor, for pumping liquid from the liquid holdiong container through the misting spray head, is located within the main housing. A pressure-actuated switch is located under the rocker arm and the pump is activated when light pressure is applied to the rocker arm.

Abstract: An exercise cycle is propelled by a stair-stepping action of the driver's legs, with the feet placed on a pair of front-hinged footboards located along opposite sides of the vehicle. A novel cable and chain drive system delivers driving torque to the rear wheel assembly to propel the vehicle forward in response to the driver's weight being applied via the legs and feet to depress the footboards alternately: the driving mechanism is located in a lower forward portion of the cycle so as to keep the mechanism below the rear wheel height and thus provide a low profile.

Abstract: The invention is a compact disc storage and retrieval box which stores a plurality of compact discs. Quick and easy retrieval of the desired disc is provided by a selector mechanism which lifts the desired disc and opens two sections of a hinged lid.

Abstract: A multi-play compact disk player having a magazine holding a plurality of discrete programmed compact disks. The magazine remains stationary and a housing in the player is rotated with an arm movable to pick up a preselected one of the disks and move the same to a playing area for playing the same. The player can receive thereon a plurality of stacked magazines, each magazine holding a plurality of compact disks. A vacuum pad (99) picks up the disks to selectively transport them to and from the player which is located within a central housing (41).

Abstract: A portable combination anti-theft lock and alarm to prevent the theft or displacement of protected property and comprising a housing, an audible alarm and alarm circuit located within the housing, and a flexible electrically conductive locking cable having a first end that is fixedly attached to the housing and an opposite free end which is detachably connected to the housing. The alarm circuit is adapted to activate the alarm and cause a loud warning signal to be emitted through the housing in the event that either the cable or the housing is vandalized by a thief in an effort to gain access to the protected property. More particularly, the alarm will be activated if the cable is either severed or jumped by a shunt wire. The alarm will also be activated if the housing is cut or a battery cover plate is removed from the housing without properly operating an associated lock assembly.

Abstract: An improved videotape storage device comprising a frame with a plurality of videotape containers supported on the frame and with each of the videotape containers carrying respective indicia, such as bright colors, to facilitate identification of a desired one of the containers.