Abstract: A bearing carrier puller for outboard motors including a generally bell shaped puller block, the large end face of which provides a plurality of concentric grooves for selective seated engagement about a peripheral ridge defining an opening about the propeller shaft in the lower unit of an outboard motor. An elongated exteriorly threaded sleeve extends through the bell shaped puller block with an inner end thereof seated against the thrust hub of the propeller shaft and a nut is threaded on the sleeve outwardly of the smaller outer end of the puller block with a thrust washer interposed therebetween. Outwardly of the nut a ring member is secured to the sleeve by a plurality of set screws and an elongated handle extends radially outwardly from the ring for abutting engagement with an above portion of the motor housing.

Abstract: A weed guard for electric trolling motors including a generally semi-cylindrical lower portion to embrace the bottom portion of the electric motor and a forwardly upwardly angle portion from the lower portion, terminating at a point somewhat above the normal water line.

Abstract: A combination animal collar including an outer collar portion, formed of a suitable material such as leather or nylon, for example, presenting a generally conventional outward appearance when positioned on a dog or cat, for example, and an inner collar portion, formed of a suitable insecticide impregnated material, press fitted into a longitudinally extending recess formed in the inner side of the main central length of the outer collar portion. The undersides of opposed buckle and holed end portions of the belt, outwardly of the recess, have insecticide impregnated adhesive tape portions secured thereto, extending from the respective ends of the insecticide impregnated inner collar portion to the respective extended ends of the buckle and holed ends to provide for a full 360 degree encirclement of an animal's neck by insecticide impregnated material.

Abstract: A compressible container such as a plastic squeeze bottle filled with paint and having an applicator nozzle with a spring loaded absorbant sponge unit which if desired may have short bristles is positioned in the outer open mouth of the nozzle, the mouth being shaped and sized to just receive an enlarged peripheral portion such as an attached washer of an object to be painted by the sponge when it is saturated with paint, while protecting the surrounding area from the paint.

Abstract: A selective Real Estate Display System including an enclosure which may be provided within a real estate office or in a separate structure adjacent to a real estate office, a slide projector, in the enclosure, provided with a substantial number of slides comprised of a sequential arrangement of group of slides, the picture images on the slides of each group dealing with a particular real estate category such as three bedroom, two bath homes, etc. A rear projection screen mounted in a wall of the enclosure is directed toward a parking area for viewing by the occupants of a vehicle in the area, and a selector box on a post, positioned adjacent to the parking area, includes a plurality of push buttons, one for each category of real estate, for selective operation by a vehicle occupants while seated in the vehicle. A voice commentary from a multi-cartridge tapedeck is projected from a speaker atop the selector box.

Abstract: A batting baseball tee comprised of a self-righting, semi-spherical weighted bottom portion with an axially upstanding post removably fixed thereto, terminating at its upper end with an inverted conical helical spring attached thereto for the reception of a ball forming a batting target.

Abstract: The device of the present invention comprises a fruit catch frame for pivotal attachment to a conveyor trailer which conveys fruit from the catch frame into a large receptacle to be deposited in the load carrying body of a truck. Fruit, particularly of the citrus variety such as oranges, is often automatically dislodged from orchard trees in large quantities. The catch frame is horizontally positioned under a fruit tree to catch the falling fruit and includes a central conveyor portion, an outer portion, hydraulically operable, between extended and retracted positions and a pair of pivotal, opposed side wing portions. The outer and side wing portions are operable to upwardly, outwardly angled positions to funnel fruit falling thereon onto the central conveyor portion for movement onto the conveyor trailer. The surfaces of the outer and side wing portions are cushioned to absorb the shock of the falling fruit to prevent injury thereto.

Abstract: A mobile pet waste liquifier including a main frame provided with a handle portion, a pair of wheels, a blender motor mounted on a shelf carried by the main frame and located above the wheels, a receptacle, carrying a blender blade assembly and a top lid, mounted relative to the blender motor, and arms fixed to the main frame in combination with a flexible band to retain the receptacle and blender blade assembly in place atop the blender motor. A kick stand is pivotally carried at the bottom portion of the main frame.

Abstract: A remote control comprised of three switches for selective operation of a multifilament incandescent lamp and an "off" switch to break a circuit completed by operation of any one of the three switches. Operation of the first of said three switches completes a circuit to a first filament providing the least light intensity, operation of the second switch completes a second circuit to a second filament to increase the light intensity, and operation of the third switch completes a third circuit to both the first and second filaments to obtain a maximum degree of illumination. Operation of the off switch immediately breaks any one of the three circuits.

Abstract: A one piece corner gusset for rigidly attaching the miter corners of hollow frame structures employed in the fabrication of various sheet metal members, such as some types of doors including screen doors. The gusset is comprised of a metal bar formed into a generally right triangular configuration, the two right angular legs thereof being connected by a hypotenuse portion which functions as a draw bar to properly align and maintain a rigid connection between two right angularly disposed hollow frame members when the gusset is positioned therein and fastened in place by any suitable fastening means such as screws.

Abstract: A vertical lift device comprised of a generally vertically disposed cylindrical tunnel, open at the top and bottom ends, with a driven propeller axially mounted at the open top end to direct a stream of air downwardly through the tunnel. A first portion of the stream of air is spirally directed outwardly through a peripheral portion of the open bottom end to create first lift forces for the device by using jet stream action. A second portion of the air stream is directed downwardly through a central axially disposed tube in the cylindrical tunnel to twin fans which redirect the second portion upwardly into a truncated cone, surrounding the central tube, to increase the pressure against the inner wall surface of the cone to create second lift forces.

Abstract: A modular ball rebound apparatus to assist a beginner or a serious tennis player to improve his or her game, the apparatus being comprised of a plurality of panels for removable mounting on an easel which is adjustable to vary the angle of inclination of the panels to vary the speed, bounce and elevation of the return of a ball after striking one of the panels, the surfaces of which are coated with an energy absorbing material to control the speed of the return.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a device which normally supports a plurality of relatively large receptacles thereatop in a stacked, nested relation to a receptacle carriage and dispenser frame. When the carriage and dispenser frame is actuated in a first direction, the stack is conditioned to permit the lowermost receptacle to be dispensed downwardly onto a support frame. Actuation of the carriage and dispenser frame in a second direction dispenses the lowermost receptacle onto the support frame which is simultaneously elevated to a position to be filled with a product such as fruit from a conveyor. Subsequent actuation of the carriage and dispenser frame in the first direction lowers the support frame to discharge the receptacle thereon onto the ground and simultaneously reconditions the balance of the stack to discharge the lowermost container thereof on the next operation of the carriage and dispenser frame in the second direction.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a chart for use in hospitals and nursing homes, for example, to indicate the next procedure to be taken in the continuing care of a patient. The device consists of a flat sheet of a relatively rigid material including two vertical slots, adjacent the respective side edges thereof, with associate linear slide member indicators, a horizontal groove and linear slide member indicator, and upper and lower rotary indicators; the various linear and one rotary indicator being operable to indicate the various procedures, the other of said rotary indicators being designed to indicate the time of a particular procedure.

Abstract: This invention consists of an electrically actuated device consisting of a platform on which a golfer stands and a pad having a pressure actuated tee, adapted to support a golf ball; the platform includes a pair of oppositely, normally upwardly angled, pivotal leaf or blade portions for engagement by a golfer's heels.Electric components are associated with a control box, providing a plurality of switches, the pair of leaf portions and the pressure actuated tee to activate a light, associated with said tee, to indicate to the golfer when he has or has not accomplished a proper weight shift.Elements are also provided to adjust the tee pad relative to the platform to accommodate each individual golfer. An additional member in the form of a shield, is provided to assist the golfer in developing a correct inside to outside, or through, swing.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a guide means for a device used for example to install a pipe under a finished surface such as a driveway or street. The guide means comprises an upper and a lower rear guide roller for a rod or pipe being actuated by the device and two pairs of upper and lower rollers mounted relative to the front of the device. The rear pair of rollers and the two pairs of front rollers are arranged to permit passage between the respective pairs of rollers of a coupling, joining two rod lengths, without said coupling being in contact with more than one roller at any one time.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the drive jaw structure of a device for installing a pipe under a finished surface such as a driveway or street. The drive jaws are each provided with a spring loaded shift lever and a slide bar; one end of the spring is anchored to a slide box structure, carrying the jaw assembly, and the opposed spring end is slidably engaged on the slide bar in a manner whereby proper manipulation of the shift lever will cause the associated drive jaw to be selectively shifted and maintained in a forward or reverse drive attitude.Both of the drive jaw assemblies are pivotally maintained in position relative to the slide box by means of a single removable rod, extending centrally, longitudinally of the top of the slide box.