Abstract: There are millions of shower curtains in use in the United States to confine the flow of water used for bathing purposes, and to keep the water from escaping from a bathtub or shower stall and wetting the adjacent floor. Shower curtains are preferably made of waterproof fabric or a plastic material and there are hooks slidably mounted on rods aligned with the front of the tub or shower stall. The top edge of the shower curtain is generally folded over to reinforce it, and the hooks project through holes in the top edge of the shower curtain. Due to the weight of the curtain and the small diameter of the hooks which hold the curtain a high loading is imposed on restricted areas of the curtain aligned with the hooks. The holes become elongated and tear out long before the remaining portions of the average shower curtain is worn out.

Abstract: In the operation of certain agricultural and industrial pursuits an excess of various chemicals results. For example, an excess of phosphorus results from the use of fertilizers in the general farming operations of stimulate the growing of grass in the dairy rich areas of central Florida. This excess quantity of phosphorus finds its way into the streams and rivers, and contaminates any of the streams and bodies of water that receive the outflow of these chemically rich waters. For example, the Kissimmee River flows through the dairy rich lands of central Florida and contaminates Lake Okeechobee into which they flow. Many other chemicals used as lubricants and additives in industrial operations that also are discharged into the various bodies of water are harmful to the fish and aquatic plants whose presence is necessary to recycle and purify the water.

Abstract: A throw away razor type eyebrow trimmer having a narrow straight cutting surface has front and rear guards to reduce the danger of cutting the skin with the sharp edge of a razor blade. The guards pull the skin tight between the guards to render the trimming more manageable and precise. The eyebrow trimmer consists of three basic elements, (1) the razor blade, (2) the front safety head guard for the razor, and (3) the rear safety head guard. In use, the front safety head guard depresses and stretches the skin between it and the rear safety head guard which rides above the razor blade thus facilitates easier and better removal of hair. The eyebrow trimmer is mounted at a comfortable operating angle on a handle having a textured grip for easy holding and manipulation of the eyebrow trimmer, and by using a mirror the party using the trimmer can have a clear view of the eyebrow curving and trimming operation as it progresses.

Abstract: A quick clamp and disengage mechanism for a swivel type seat for small boats. A base having spaced guideways is adapted to be secured to the thwart or seat board extending transversely in a boat. The swivel type seat has parallel sides adapted to slide into the guideways of the base and to be clamped therein by an actuating arm pivoted to the front adjacent one of the spaced guideways, and adapted to pivot across to lie in front of the swivel type seat, and to be clamped in the other of the spaced guideways to hold the seat securely locked in the base. The actuating arm has a handle which may be grasped and moved to release the clamp and to open the guideways to permit the swivel type seat to be released from the spaced guideways.

Abstract: Automobile theft is running rampant throughout the country, and many automobile stealing organizations are well organized, and have the necessary techniques to enable them to select and steal virtually any automobile. In a matter of a few hours they can change numbers, and other identifying data and give the automobile a new identity and appearance so that the automobile can be quickly sold at somewhat reduced prices. The overall profits are indeed very substantial. We have devised a theft proof locking system, including a key operated unit, which can be positioned at any desired location in the vehicle, and is operable to fully apply the brakes to all four wheels of the vehicle. This renders the vehicle immobile, even though the engine can be started and run. The only way that this locking system can be rendered inoperable is by the act of unlocking it with the key. It is therefore impossible to move the vehicle without lifting it bodily to load it onto a trailer or transport.

Abstract: I have found that a very desirable arrangement with reference to a slip sinker slidably mounted on a line consists of a length of pliable plastic material extending through and secured to an elongated tapered body. The line extends through this plastic sleeve and the line is free to move within the sinker. The plastic sleeve extends completely through the sinker and projects a short distance of 1/32 of an inch on opposite sides thereof so that the line can freely move through the plastic liner without being frayed or abraded which could weaken the line.

Abstract: This invention utilizes the beauty and durability of stained glass combined with innovative assembly techniques to provide a cremation urn that is pleasing in appearance, light in weight, rugged in construction, and moisture and dust resistant to meet all of the criteria that have been established for cremation urns. On the base a layer of foam on the inside of the urn further seals the urn and prevents rattling of the cremation remains. Also, a paper line prevents the remains from being visible.

Abstract: A boat lift mounted on a plurality of spaced masts secured in suitable foundations are provided to support an equal number of spaced rails extending angularly into the water to a depth below the draft of the boats to be elevated on the boat lift. A plurality of boat carriers slidably mounted on the rails have spaced rollers engaging the flanges of the rails to facilitate movement of the boat carriers relative to the rails. The boat carriers have horizontally extending extensions secured to their lower ends to underlie the boat which is chocked to hold it in an upright position on the boat carrier extensions as the boat is moved out of the water. A winch housing having a power actuated winch therein is provided to wind up a cable secured to the boat carrier to pull each of the carriers and the boat on the carrier extensions up the rails to elevate the boat out of the water.

Abstract: An improved wind deflector including an extruded aluminum support member having a forwardly projecting rounded nose portion to initiate wind deflection, and angularly related generally vertically and horizontally extending walls to receive an acrylic transparent wind deflector member and brackets to secure the extruded member to vehicles. Preferably the extruded support member has vertically extending relatively movable parallel walls to receive and clamp the acrylic wind deflector therebetween in such a manner that it is not necessary to project fasteners through the acrylic member to weaken it or start fractures therein. Also the extruded support member has horizontally extending relatively movable generally parallel walls between which brackets project to secure the extruded member to the vehicle, and wherein clips are employed to secure the brackets to the extruded member.

Abstract: A fish bait consisting of a double tailed plastic lure having an elongated body section wherein the fisherman`s line and the shank of the hook project through the forward end of the body section and the barb end of the hook is projected into the body section adjacent the rear end thereof to hold the hook and to ready it for use. Oppositely directed leg members extend laterally in opposite directions at substantially 90.degree. angular relation to the rear end of the body section and have progressive outwardly, forwardly, inwardly and rearwardly curved tapered flexible terminal end portions that are deflected in opposite directions as the bait is projected through the water.

Abstract: In the Fibrestone Building Construction a thin fiber reinforced wall formed of sprayed concrete and short lengths of fibers, such as glass fibers, forms the outer shell of the wall exposed to atmosphere. An inner load supporting structure is secured to the inner surface of the outer shell. This load supporting structure consists for example of a metal frame aligned with the inner surface of the shell, and spaced metal studs. A differential of temperature exists between the outer surface of the fiber reinforced shell subjected to atmospheric temperatures and the inner load supporting structure because the inner members are shielded from atmospheric temperatures by the outer shell. The outer and inner members of the wall being formed of different materials have different coefficients of expansion when subjected to varying temperatures.

Abstract: An improved method of making lead or tin based alloy badges or emblems having brilliantly colored closely spaced cloisonned areas into which the desired colors can be introduced. The cloisonned areas separate the differently colored sections from each other by the formation of slight ridges or low fences into which the differently colored paints can be introduced. After the differently colored paints or other colorings have been introduced into the cloisonned areas and dried, the badge or emblem is polished to expose the ridges or fences separating the cloisonned areas and any other raised areas which it is desired to emphasize. The badge or emblem is then plated with an appropriate plating to cover the raised cloisonned areas and any other raised areas which it is desired to highlight. The resulting badges or emblems have clearly defined brilliantly colored sections and embody remarkable detailed structures.

Abstract: In the higher priced grade of books, which for example are known generally as the "hard copies" as distinguished from the more economically priced so-called "paper backs", it is customary to protect the books by a so-called dust shield or protective book cover. These protective covers are generally highly colored and carry a pictorial image of the author, or of some primary incident in the story. When it is necessary to put down the book without finishing reading it in one sitting, it is desirable to have a book marker so that one's place can be quickly and easily found so that the story can be continued without regression. Frequently a portion of a page of newspaper or magazine is torn off to provide a small book marker. By the present invention a narrow perforated edge of the fold under flap of the book cover may be torn off from the dust shield or cover and used as a book marker to mark one's place in the book.

Abstract: A small self contained refrigerator unit having a small water filtration unit in the refrigerator to provide filtered and cooled drinking water that is free from offensive odors and tastes, and is filtered to remove all offensive impurities. In thousands of business establishments and in homes the proprietors purchase bottled water, and have to contend with the inconvenience of lifting heavy bottles and periodically purchasing additional quantities of bottled water. By providing a small water treatment device in a refrigerator, the proprietor or homeowner is assured at all times of having cool good tasting water of better than bottle water quality for drinking and other purposes. It is unnecessary to open the refrigerator door to get drinking water because the delivery spout is conveniently located on top of the refrigerator which is low and provides a convenient work surface at table height.

Abstract: A fish holding device of the pliers type having longitudinally curved jaws with well rounded transversely extending grooves providing broad teeth having rounded surfaces to engage and hold a fish without seriously injuring the fish or piercing the scales or skin of the fish. The device has two identical jaw and handle members pivoted together between the jaw and handle members and yieldingly urged to the open or operative position. The jaws are relatively narrow, of the order of one half inch so that one of the jaw elements can be projected into the mouth of a fish and the other jaw element can engage the exterior of the fish's lower jaw so that the fish can be safely manipulated.

Abstract: In the Fibrestone Building Construction the outer or exterior shell or panel is formed of a plastic material such as concrete reinforced by a high concentration of fibers, such as glass or other fibrous material randomly disbursed in the mass of the moldable material such as concrete. If desired the fibers can be chopped up to accelerate their bonding in the mass of the moldable material. This moldable material and the fibrous reinforcement may be sprayed under pressure into a mold having a surface which it is desired to reproduce. The surface of the mold is reproduced faithfully, and a relatively thin but strong outer shell embodying the desired contour is thus formed. This outer shell or wall is assembled in a horizontal position, with its outer face down, with a frame of substantially uniform thickness throughout. All necessary insulation, wall reinforcements, appliance fittings, door and window cutouts and spaces for wall connectors and utility outlets are installed within the thickness of the framework.

Abstract: A jet actuated boat propulsion device is provided for driving a boat in areas where hyacinths or other water vegetation exists, and which normally would foul up the operation of an outboard or inboard motor. A water pump positioned in a well in the bottom of the boat and communicating with the water in which the boat is floating is connected through conduits to discharge a jet of water through a nozzle extending into the body of water in which the boat is floating. The jettisoned water being discharged into the body of water exerts a jet action or thrust which drives the boat through the water.

Abstract: A button actuated chord selector and playing device for simultaneously pressing a plurality of selected strings of a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar, against the spaced frets of the instrument to shorten the vibrational length of the strings, to increase the pitches of the instrument, and, thereby, to produce selected harmonizing chord sounds. Each button operates its related actuating bar extending parallel with the neck of the instrument, and each of those actuating bars is operably connected to actuate a plurality of transversely extending selector bars positioned at different positions longitudinally on the neck of the instrument to engage and press selected strings against the spaced frets to produce the selected chord. Laterally spaced guide pins are provided at opposite ends of the actuating and selector bars to limit movement of the bars and to keep opposite ends of the bars moving in unison.