Abstract: Methods are presented to produce duplex (DP) microstructures, nearly lamellar (NL) microstructures, and fully TMT lamellar (TMTL) microstructures in gamma titanium aluminide alloy articles. The key step for obtaining a specific type of microstructure is the post-hot work annealing treatment at a temperature in a specific range for the desired microstructure. The annealing temperatures range from Te+100° C. to T&agr;−25° C. for duplex (DP) microstructures, from T&agr;−25° C. to T&agr;−5° C. for nearly lamellar (NL) microstructures, and from T&agr; to T&agr;+60° C. for fully TMT lamellar (TMTL) microstructures, where Te is the titanium-aluminum eutectoid temperature of the alloy and T&agr; is the alpha transus temperature of the alloy. The times required for producing specific microstructures range from 2 min to 15 hours depending on microstructural type, alloy composition, annealing temperature selected, material section size, and desired grain-size.

Abstract: Breathable microporous films are provided having controlled regional breathability with high WVTR regions and thicker low WVTR regions. The zoned breathable microporous films are be made by selectively applying adhesive to the microporous film.

Abstract: A magnetic shunt device for use in a Hall effect sensor application wherein the shunt device is positioned and located relative to the Hall effect element and is shaped and dimensioned so as to shield and null the influence of the magnetic field when such field is substantially parallel to the sensitive plane of the Hall effect element. The present shunt device ensures that the null output voltage of the Hall effect element in a particular sensor application is consistent for a large number of such sensors despite misalignment problems and mechanical uncertainties in accurately arranging the magnetic devices that generate the magnetic field relative to the Hall effect element at the null or “no action” position of the sensor. The present device also obviates the requirement to use additional electronic circuitry to adjust the output voltage of the Hall effect element at the null or “no action” position.

Abstract: A clockspring including a housing, a hub, and flexible printed wiring. The flexible printed wiring electrically connecting the hub to the housing. The hub mounted in the housing. The hub being able to rotate relative to the housing. The flexible printed wiring able to be affixed with components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, and integrated circuits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: wherein Ar is an aryl group or a heteroaryl group; X is —NH—OH or —OH; R1 is H, —CH(R3)(R4), —C(O)R3, a cycloalkyl group, a heterocycloalkyl group, an aryl group, or a heteroaryl group, wherein R3 is H or any suitable substituent and R4 is H, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a heterocycloalkyl group, an aryl group, or a heteroaryl group; R2 is CH2-R5, wherein R5 is H or any suitable substituent, or wherein R5 and R4 are optionally substituted carbon atoms singly- or double-bonded to one another; and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts, and solvates thereof. The invention further relates to methods of using these compounds, particularly as metalloproteinase inhibitors.

Abstract: A circuit calculates the exact biased resultant exponent before calculating the resultant mantissa of a division operation. The circuit includes a carry-save adder, a conditional-sum adder, a multiplexer and a comparator. The conventional carry-save adder receives the biased exponent of the dividend (e1), the one's complement of the biased exponent of the divisor (˜e2), and the bias. The conditional-sum adder receives the sum and carry resultants of the carry-save adder, outputting {er0=e1+(˜e2)+bias} and {er1=e1+(˜e2)+bias+1}. The comparator controls the multiplexer to respectively select as the resultant exponent either er0 or er1 when the fraction of the dividend is less than or greater than or equal to the fraction of the divisor. A circuit for determining the resultant exponent of a squareroot operation includes a conditional-sum adder, a multiplexer and a selection logic circuit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Erigeron glaucus named ‘Sea Breeze’ that is characterized in having large and consistent rich red-purple flowers and a compact growth habit.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Cymbidium plant named ‘Everglades Gold’, characterized by a compact, upright growth habit with particular vigor in summer temperatures with a diurnal range of 70-95 degrees Fahrenheit, that is not normally characteristic of Cymbidium. Leaves are of intermediate diameter, upright till of length of approximately 20″ when they arch outwardly. The intensely colored cadmium yellow flowers are carried on a fleshy, erect peduncle without any arching character. Flowers will maintain quality with no obvious senescence for a minimum of 35 days in 70-95 degree Fahrenheit temperature range.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aechmea plant named ‘Loie's Pride’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching growth habit; unique green and yellow variegated foliage with green margins and yellow central longitudinal stripes; inflorescences held upright and above foliage on strong red scapes; tightly branched inflorescences with bright yellow and red flower bracts; and long-lasting inflorescences.

Abstract: This species of Viburnum dentatum turns brilliant red in October and maintains its red color late into November in USDA hardiness zone 5. In early June, it produces dense, flat white clusters of flowers, which last for 3 weeks. The shrub is very cold hardy and can withstand temperatures of −20° F.(−28° C.) without damage.

Abstract: A multi-purpose laminating and adhesive transfer apparatus having a frame supporting rotatably engaging nip rollers. The frame and has upper and lower feed rolls which may be a laminate, film or paper, or an adhesively coated film or a film having an affinity for adhesive. The upper and lower feed rolls containing the webs of laminating or adhesive transfer material have tensioning caps which can be adjusted to provide the proper tensioning to prevent the rollers from overrunning as they rotate. The tensioning caps are pre-set and provided to the user. A cutter blade is positioned at the discharge side of the nip rollers and may be actuated to sever the master at any desired location. The apparatus may be operated to apply lamination to either top or bottom surfaces of a substrate.

Abstract: What is disclosed herein is a seating and kneeling appliance which is adaptable to and is useful for providing comfort and support to a person who is cleaning a bathtub or assisting another person in the bathtub. The device is fabricated from essentially from plastic and is foldable. In use, the device rests on the outside wall of the bathtub and on the floor to provide support for an individual that is using the device.

Abstract: A substrate gripper device for gripping a substrate has a rotatable substrate stage, a plurality of fixing fingers vertically mounted on an outer edge of the rotatable substrate stage and having respective horizontal substrate rests for placing thereon an outer edge of the substrate, and a plurality of swing fingers angularly movably supported on the fixing fingers, respectively, for vertically gripping the substrate in coaction with the fixing fingers. The swing fingers are normally biased to move in a closing direction toward the fixing fingers, respectively, by helical springs acting on the swing fingers. A plurality of opening pins are vertically movably disposed below the swing fingers, respectively, and movable upwardly for angularly moving the swing fingers in the opening direction against biasing forces of the helical springs. An opening mechanism is vertically movably disposed below the substrate stage for simultaneously moving the opening pins upwardly.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of high pressure pumps for internal combustion engines having vertically extending output shafts. In each embodiment, the high pressure pump has its pump driving shaft rotatable about an axis that is parallel to the crankshaft axis and is driven by the crankshaft. This arrangement lends itself to application in outboard motors. The high pressure pump includes an integral lubricating pump for lubricating components of the high pressure pump.

Abstract: An integrated system for diverting and reducing the size of waste materials in an effluent stream comprising a frame having a bottom housing and a top housing and mountable in the stream. A grinder unit is mounted to the frame bottom housing and comprises a cutter assembly positioned in the stream and a drive mechanism coupled to the cutter assembly to rotate the cutter assembly. The drive mechanism may be electric or hydraulic. A screen unit is mounted to the frame. It may be a single screen or dual screens. The screen unit comprises a cylindrical screen rotating on a screen shaft having a screen shaft mounted on bottom housing of the frame and supporting the cylindrical screen. A drive assembly operable couples the drive mechanism to the screen shaft to rotate the cylindrical screen as the cutter assembly rotates. In operation with the screen unit positioned adjacent to the grinder unit it diverts solids in the effluent stream toward the grinder unit for size reduction.

Abstract: The present invention includes a dolly with an upwardly extending edge about 3 to 5 inches high, that generally conforms to the size of a standard five gallon bucket. The purpose of the invention is to be able to push around whatever materials one is working with, without having to pick the bucket up to move it. The upwardly extending edge on the dolly prevents the bucket from tipping as it is being pushed or pulled. Also, additional wheels can be added to distribute the weight load more evenly, and the wheels can be raised or lowered to lower the center of gravity, to help avoid tipping of the bucket within the dolly. The dolly can be used by a person sealing a driveway with a five gallon pail bucket. Painters or spacklers can also benefit from the bucket dolly. Spacklers can stack pails on top of each other as they normally do so that they can reach into the uppermost pail and move their materials around without reaching down and getting down out of their elevated stilts or scaffolds.

Abstract: An improved travel trailer chassis that has a main section, which is connected to the axles of the wheels, a first elevated section that is connected to a forward end of the main section and is elevated above the main section and a second elevated section that is connected to a forward end of the first elevated section and is elevated above the first elevated section. The first elevated section is configured to receive a floor and fixtures to support a bathroom. A trunk space for storage is defined by a floor that extends forward from the main section of the chassis underneath the first elevated section of the chassis. One or more sewage tanks are mounted to the first elevated section of the chassis immediately beneath and substantially adjacent the floor of the bathroom supporting the fixtures. A drain assembly extends through the trunk space to an exhaust positioned outside of the trailer.

Abstract: A projection optical apparatus for projection an image of an object onto a workpiece, which is suitable for use, for example, as an exposure apparatus used in the manufacture of integrated circuits. The projection optical apparatus includes an image forming optical system whose optical characteristic is changed by the light energy supplied from the illuminated object. A change of the optical characteristic of the optical system is determined by the use of a predetermined parameter whereby when the distribution of the light energy on the pupil of the optical system is changed, the parameter is correct in such a manner that the change of the optical characteristic determined by the parameter is changed in correspondence to the change in the distribution of the light energy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a particle sensor having a light beam with a beam long axis and an air flow tube with an inlet end and a particle exit mouth. In an aspect of the invention, the cross-sectional area of the flow passage at the inlet end is greater than the cross-sectional area of the exit mouth. This enlarged area dramatically reduces pressure drop along the tube. The exit mouth is in registry with the light beam and is elongate in a direction substantially parallel to the beam long axis. Thus, particles flowing through the mouth pass through the beam. In another aspect, the invention includes a centrifugal blower which is light in weight and which may be battery powered.

Abstract: A semiconductor laser having a light amplifying diode heterostructure with a flared gain region in an external resonant cavity. The flared gain region has a narrow aperture end which may be coupled to a single mode waveguide and a wide output end. A light emitting surface of the heterostructure proximate to the wide end of the flared gain region is partially reflective and combines with an external reflector to form a resonant cavity that is effectively unstable. The intracavity light-emitting surface proximate to the narrow aperture end is antireflection coated. The external reflector may be a planar mirror or a grating reflector. A lens or an optical fiber may couple the aperture end of the flared gain region to the external reflector. Frequency-selective feedback is provided by orienting the grating reflector or providing a prism in the cavity in front of the external planar mirror. Other filtering elements may also be placed in the external cavity.

Abstract: 6-dimethylaminomethyl-1-phenyl-cyclohexane compounds, methods of preparing them and the use of these compounds in drugs are described.

Abstract: A position-indicating video display system is provided for an endoscope of the type having an objective lens, a movable zoom lens, a movable solid state imaging device for picking up the image formed by said objective lens and transferred by said zoom lens, means for generating a visual display of the image seen by the objective lens, and control means for moving the zoom lens and the imaging device so as to assure that for each position occupied by the zoom lens the imaging device is positioned so that the its image-receiving surface is in the focal plane of the zoom lens. The position-indicating video display system comprises means for generating first and second movable markers indicative of the instantaneous positions of the zoom lens and the solid state imaging device along the optical axis, and additional limit markers indicative of the maximum and minimum limits of the travel paths of the zoom lens and the solid state imaging device.

Abstract: A medical valve is provided that includes a housing having a main conduit and a branch extending from the main conduit and in fluid communication with it. The bore of the branch has an elastomeric septum piston disposed therewithin and at least a portion of the elastomeric septum piston is movable by either compression or by a longitudinal advancement along the secondary bore towards the bore of the main conduit. In one embodiment, the septum piston is cylindrical and includes a centrally positioned slit. The bore of the branch includes two opposing projecting members along a distal portion of the bore which effectively narrow the diameter of the bore. When the elastomeric member is pushed from a proximal position to a distal position, it is transversely compressed by the projecting members to open the slit and allow fluid passage. After removal of the longitudinal displacement force the septum piston retracts away from the distal portion back to the proximal portion.

Abstract: A surgical instrument has a housing which contains a motor that drives a spindle. A tool bit is attached to the motor by a holder that includes a body with a first end portion connected to the spindle, a central portion with a cavity therein, and a second end portion having an aperture through which a shaft of the tool bit passes into the cavity. A pair of lock pawls are pivotally mounted in the cavity with each one having a first tab that enters a slot in the shaft when the lock pawls are in a first position to hold the tool bit in the instrument. The first tabs retract from the slot when the lock pawls are in a second position for changing the tool bit. The lock pawls have second tabs that engage a restrainer only in the second position to prevent the body from rotating. A ring extends around the body and pivots the lock pawls between the first and second positions when the ring moved longitudinally along the body.

Abstract: A roll of perforated, disposable bibs are provided, where a plurality of individual bib elements are linearly aligned in a perforated fashion. Each bib element includes a convex upper indentation protruding inward into the main planar surface at the upper boundary of the bib which mates with a concave lower protrusion extending downward from the main planar surface at a lower boundary of an adjacent bib. The concave lower protrusion functions also as a lap protective element, and the convex upper indentation aids in the formation of a neck slot perforation placed near, but slightly below the uppermost edge, and formed in a symmetric, curvilinear manner, having an upward arching lowermost point that smoothly transitions to horizontal at each end of the bib in a manner similar to the convex upper indentation.

Abstract: An adjustable garment shirt for allowing different sized persons to be able to wear the shirt by allowing the wearer to be able to tighten and pull drawstrings together allowing multiple panel sections to cover different and varying sized bodies. Drawstring type laces criss-cross back and forth between rows of lace holes that are located on the edges of panels on the garment. The ends of the drawstrings can have hook and loop fastener ends that attach to different locations on hook and loop fastener rectangular patches located on the panels. The further along the fastener tie end is located on the rectangular patch, the closer the panels connect to one another. Extra flap materials can exist between the edges of the panels so that modesty of the wearer can be maintained.

Abstract: A method is provided comprising the steps of placing a first shirt on, placing a second shirt over the first shirt, and removing the first shirt while the second shirt is on. The method may be further comprised of playing tennis after placing the first shirt on and playing tennis after placing the second shirt over the first shirt and removing the first shirt while the second shirt is on. The first shirt may be comprised of a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the shirt may have a first attachment device. The second portion of the shirt may have a second attachment device. The first attachment device can be attached to the second attachment device in order to attach the first portion to the second portion. The second attachment device can be detached from the second attachment device in order to detach the first portion from the second portion.

Abstract: This invention is a combination nightgown and bra for women after pregnancy that enables the wearer to conveniently and comfortably nurse her baby by unsecuring a flap on either cup and resecuring upon completion of nursing, without the necessity of dealing with various articles of clothing and putting them on and taking them off. The gown can also be worn during pregnancy for support.

Abstract: A shirt (10) or upper cover comprises a torso enclosure (14) and sleeves (16, 18). The sleeves (16, 18) have short top lengths (TL) and long bottom lengths (BL). The sleeve seams (20, 22) extend over the clavicle/acromin regions of the wearer (12) of the shirt (10). Top regions (30, 32) of the torso enclosure (14) and the tops (34, 36) of the sleeves (16, 18) follow the curvature of the shoulder substantially above the shoulder joints. The bottoms of the sleeves fold upwardly into the armpits of the wearer (12), providing perspiration absorbing cloth against skin regions of the torso and the arms.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to headwear wearable about the head and ears of a user, and more particularly to an improved headwear construction that can, if desired, easily support a pair of sun glasses or eyeglasses, using open slots, buttonholes, or the like, aligned strategically on each side of the headwear, thereby providing an entrance for the arm(s) of a pair of sun/eyeglasses that will be positioned behind the headwear.

Abstract: A protective face cover that can act as a neck warmer or a bandana to protect the cheeks and nose from cold, wind and dust, fumes and sand when recreating with fast moving open vehicles or sports. Two separate items join to form one as in an outer piece, wind and waterproof fabric or leather, and an inner, changeable, washable soft cloth as flannel or polar fleece liner. A simple triangular shape is joined behind the neck by means of snaps, stressing the use of snaps rather than any Velcro fastenings. Snaps are also used to join the liner to the outer piece. The liner is washable, & lightweight, so spare liners can be carried to replace wet or soiled liners. The liner is engineered for utmost comfort by having two layers, the snaps placed on one layer and the other layer then attached by sewing so the snaps do not come in contact with the face. The item is also designed to be aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: A pleated garment is disclosed as including a front center pleat having at least two outward facing pleat lines, a back center pleat having at least two inward facing pleat lines; and a plurality of right and left pleats extending substantially from the front center pleat in opposite directions to the back center pleat.

Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing absorption and dissipation of impact forces for all helmets and protective equipment. More particularly, the invention is a series of detachable pre-formed pads that each include a rigid or semi-rigid insert for enhanced protection and effectiveness. In one mode of production, at least one rigid or semi-rigid layer is located within the pad, or covered by pliable pad material on all sides. In a second mode, at least one rigid member or semi-rigid appears on the exterior surface of the pad, with pliable materials located beneath. In still another mode, at least one rigid or semi-rigid member appears on the interior surface of the pad, providing great versatility to the manufacturer or user. As such, the device is specifically designed to improve the absorption and dissipation of primary forces directly into items such as a plurality of previously existing pads and chest protectors, as well as to the shell of helmets.

Abstract: A protective, sanitary, and decorative athletic helmet chin strap cover is disclosed wherein an elastic sleeve fits over a conventional athletic helmet chin strap, contouring therewith and elastically securing thereto. The cover displays a team name or logo via embroidering, silk screening, or other fabric marking methods.

Abstract: A protective helmet of the type with an external shell and at least two protective shields, a first shield and a second shield, each pivotable with respect to the shell between two positions, i.e., between a low active position of use and a high active position of non-use, wherein the first shield is articulated with respect to the shell around a first pivot axis, while the second shield is articulated with respect to the shell around a second pivot axis, with the transverse pivot axis of the first shield differing from the transverse pivot axis of the second shield.

Abstract: Eye wear includes at least a single piece lens supported and captured within a frame. In one embodiment a ramped protrusion from the lens engages a matching accommodating slot and lies off of a main slot in the frame which engages the upper edge of the lens. A lower lens is engaged by a fitted member having a soft sealing structure extending to one side. The fitted member is contoured to and attaches adjacent the edge of the lens and may extend from a point near the outermost edge of one side of the eye wear and to the nose area. Another embodiment of the fitted member is available as a continuous length having notches and which may be conformed to a wide variety of lens shapes. Another length of fitted member can also serve as a nose support structure extending completely across the front lens of the eye wear. Embodiments of the invention are utilizable with conventional spectacles. All embodiments contemplate removabilty, replaceability and interchangeability.

Abstract: Goggles having a transparent body adapted to be worn over the eyes and including anterior and posterior lenses spaced apart to permit fluid flow therebetween. The anterior lens is shaped so as to reduce fluid drag and the posterior lens is shaped to minimize visual distortion.

Abstract: A waist protection member comprises a primary chamber (33) to be placed against at least an area of the human body surface in correspondence to a greater trochanter (1a) of a femur (1), and is fined with a gel-like substance (32). The waist protection member also comprises at least two auxiliary chambers (34) which are vertically juxtaposed to be placed against an area of the human body surface forwardly of the area covered with the primary chamber (33), and which are each filled with the gel-like substance (32) and have a smaller contact area with the human body than does the primary chamber.

Abstract: A waste outlet fitting for use in tubs, sinks and basins. A magnetic plug is mounted in the waste outlet which can be rotated between open and closed positions through the use of a rotatable magnetic located proximate to the plug. The magnetic is rotatable by use of a remotely located handle employing cable, wire or rods for connecting the handle and magnetic.

Abstract: A multiple variable flush storage tank toilet has been developed as preferred state-of-the-art to improve the means of reducing the amount of water used in a water flush type toilet. The improved mechanism within the toilet storage tank relies on a partitioned smaller and larger compartmented space in accordance with that state-of-the-art. The variable means of flushing to obtain a multiplicity of smaller water flushes plus a larger water flush has been obtained by use of “V”-indented polygons. The mechanism for flushing is operated by using a conventional exterior tank handle and is adaptable for a variety of polygons. All functions of the mechanism are simplified beyond that of the current conventional toilet. The variety o flushings are duplicated as use of the toilet is continued.

Abstract: The toilet flushing handle accessory of the present invention includes a decorative figure attached to an existing toilet flushing handle to customize and decorate a toilet. The toilet flushing handle accessory can include an electronic sound module to provide for recording and playback of audio messages, and a pressurized scented spray canister for providing a scented spray upon each activation of the toilet flushing handle.

Abstract: Described is a method for installing a gray water reclamation system in an existing plumbing infrastructure. A flexible conduit 26 is connected to the drain of a gray water source by moving the flexible conduit through an access 36 in the plumbing infrastructure and through the drainage conduit 41 to the drain where one end of the flexible conduit is coupled thereto. The other end of the flexible conduit is located adjacent the access and is in fluid communication with a filtration apparatus 27 and a storage vessel 28 so that the gray water may be filtered and then stored. A plumbing snake may be used to move the flexible conduit through the existing plumbing infrastructure.

Abstract: A portable patient moving device which is detachably connected to a bed frame. A first and a second detachable bearing support is connected to the bed frame, and supports near the head end thereof a shaft for rotation. A plurality of straps have one end connected to the shaft, and extend along the length of the bed to a patient support. By rotating the shaft, it is possible to move a patient which has been placed on the patient support longitudinally the bed frame. The entire device may be conveniently detached from the bed frame and moved to another bed frame as necessary.

Abstract: A hydrotherapy mattress assembly which includes an air-over-foam core, a base for receiving the air-over-foam core, and a top cover overlying the air-over-foam core. The top cover provides a patient support surface and includes a drain trough. The drain trough is coupled to a drain which extends through the air-over-foam core and the base, so that liquids can be drained from the patient support surface.

Abstract: A bed (10) includes a base (12) having a first end and a second end, and a support assembly (22) coupled to of the base (12) adjacent the first end. The support assembly (22) includes a rotatable drive mechanism (55). The bed (10) also includes a patient support assembly (26) having a support surface (50) for supporting a patient. The patient support assembly (26) has a proximal end (24) and a distal end (25) spaced apart from the proximal end (24) to define a longitudinal axis (38). The proximal end (24) of the patient support assembly (26) is coupled to the drive mechanism (55) of the support assembly (22) so that the distal end (25) of the patient support assembly (26) is cantilevered from the support assembly (22). The drive mechanism (55) is configured to rotate the cantilevered patient support assembly (26) about its longitudinal axis (38).

Abstract: Method and apparatus for preventing bed sores in a bedridden patient. A low air loss bed is provided including a frame, a first set of substantially rectangular air bags for supporting a patient thereon mounted transversely on the frame, and a second set of substantially rectangular air bags for supporting a patient thereon mounted transversely on the frame, and all of the air bags are connected to a gas source. The conformation of the air bags is such that, when the first set of air bags is inflated, the patient supported thereon is moved toward the first side of the frame of the low air loss bed and, when the second set of air bags is inflated while the first set of ail bags is deflated, the patient is moved toward the second side of the low air loss bed. The conformation of the air bags also retains the patient on the top surface of the air bags when the patient is rolled in one direction or the other.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base, a frame coupled to the base, and a deck coupled to the frame. The frame includes a storage portion. The deck includes a head section, a seat section and first and second laterally spaced apart outer leg support sections adjacent the seat section. The seat section and the first and second outer leg support sections being configured to define a central opening therebetween. The apparatus also includes a removable center leg support configured for movement between a first position located within the central opening and coupled to the deck to provide a portion of the deck and a second storage position detached from the deck and located in the storage portion of the frame and below the deck.

Abstract: An adjustable head rest for supporting the head of a patient during radiation therapy is shown. The head rest can include a table plate, an adjustable lead screw rotatably coupled to the table plate, a base plate threadably coupled to the lead screw and a uniframe including a molded member removably coupled to the base plate for supporting the head of the patient.

Abstract: A combination tool includes a series of devices suitable for use in the field of picture framing and light cabinetry work. The tool includes a generally rectangular body portion having a hand grip passage therethrough, with a hammer immovably affixed to and extending from the tool body. Opposite the hammer end of the tool body, a small gripping device extends from the tool, with the gripping device manipulated by a thumb lever pivotally affixed to that end of the tool. A beveled plate is secured to the tool body adjacent the gripping device, to enable the gripping jaws to be positioned very close to the working surface. One side of the tool includes a pair of opposed recesses therein, with one recess holding a an awl and the opposite recess holding a small pry bar. The pry bar includes a sharpened distal chisel blade end for use as a cutting blade, for removing backing from a picture frame, etc. Both the awl and the pry bar are pivotally secured within their respective recesses in the tool body.

Abstract: A golf ball cleaning device carried by the user for the purpose of cleaning his or her golf ball prior to “teeing of” or putting. The device consists of a plastic spray bottle, a towel or cloth, which is removable, attached to the bottle and device for fastening the entire unit to the user's golf bag. The device allows the user to fasten the spray bottle and towel unit to his or her golf bag and quickly and conveniently unfasten the unit upon reaching the green. After properly marking the ball on the green, the user is able to spray the contents of the bottle onto his or her golf ball and, by utilizing the attached towel, clean and dry the golf ball prior to putting. After putting, the unit is again conveniently fastened to the users golf bag utilizing the swivel clip.