Abstract: One vent extender method comprises providing the underside of an over-the-range type vent hood with an exhaust enclosure having an outlet opening and at least one inlet opening. The outlet opening is disposed upstream to the existing exhaust fan. An exhaust ducting system comprises a tube having a downstream end attachable to an inlet opening and an upstream end attachable to a first canopy. The exhaust ducting system delivers the suction power of the exhaust fan closer to the fume and odor source and guides the vapors toward the outlet opening of the enclosure. An improved method comprises the use of an intake ducting system enveloping the exhaust ducting system for delivering intake air right to the periphery of the cooking vessel. Another improvement comprises the use of a double-walled canopy with two separate top openings for connecting to an exhaust power source and an intake air source.

Abstract: A household tool for gathering and picking material comprising two rake head and handle units arranged side by side with both rake heads arranged in substantially the same plane for raking. The units are temporarily held in this position by several possible fasteners along the length of the units. One version is joined at a pivoting joint that allows each of the units to separately pivot about its own longitudinal axis so that their undersides are substantially facing each other and to swing opposite each other for picking. Another version allows both units to be completely disconnected when in the pick-up mode. The handle lengths can be adjustable and can be extended for raking and retracted for picking. Each rake unit may have a fixed or adjustable hand grip or arm grip for less fatigue when picking. The rake heads may overlap to provide more picking-up capacity and more stability to the components.

Abstract: A customizing pack carrier having one or a combination of independently unique and novel components comprising a main frame assembled of elongated or planar members having fixed or height-adjustable pack retainers, a single-handed operating method for adjusting retainer height, a support base that manually or self-adjusts to the depth of the pack, a quasi-permanent height-adjustable handle, an outer layer on an extendible main frame that can function as an amusing accessory and as part of a strap-lifting apparatus, a concealable seat and inclinable main frame combination, an ergonomically designed removable or non-removable back support, and a detachable shoulder harness, is provided. The main frame is adapted for use on ground casters, on upright and recumbent bikes, and on scooters. A one-piece clasping article for temporarily connecting any two tubes side by side as in connecting a tubular main frame to a tubular bike frame is also provided.

Abstract: A household tool for gathering and picking material comprising two rake head and handle units arranged side by side, overlapping, or crisscrossed with both rake heads arranged in substantially the same orientation. The units are temporarily held in this position by several possible fasteners along the length of the units. One version allows both units to be completely disconnected when in the pick-up mode. Another version is additionally joined quasi-permanently at a pivoting joint that allows the units to swing in opposite directions when their undersides are substantially facing each other. One or both of the handles can be extended for raking and retracted for picking. Each unit has a fixed or adjustable hand grip or arm grip for less fatigue when picking. The rake head may partly overlap to provide more picking-up capacity and more stability to the components.

Abstract: A customizing pack carrier having one or a combination of independently unique and novel components comprising a main frame assembled of elongated or planar members having fixed or height-adjustable pack retainers, a single-handed operating method for adjusting retainer height, a support base that manually or self-adjusts to the depth of the pack, a quasi-permanent height-adjustable handle, an outer layer on an extendible main frame that can function as an amusing accessory and as part of a strap-lifting apparatus, a concealable seat and inclinable main frame combination, an ergonomically designed removable or non-removable back support, and a detachable shoulder harness, is provided.