Abstract: An overhead light swivel bracket assembly mounts a light fixture spaced apart a fixed distance and position from a surface to be illuminated such as a billboard. A long bracket has a distal end for the light fixture, and a vertical capped sleeve at the proximal end for rotation on a fixed vertical cylinder, enabling the light fixture to rotate pivotally about the vertical cylinder in a horizontal arc between an extended position in which the light fixture is at the fixed distance and position to illuminate the surface from above and a retracted position in which the light fixture is adjacent a worker positioned behind the surface for servicing by the worker.

Abstract: An assembly mounts between the drain pan that collects condensate water from an air conditioner and the drain line. It includes a housing with a first end connected to the pan. A second end connects to the drain line. A shut off valve shuts off the passage to the pan while maintenance is performed. A connector is mounted on the housing between the valve and the second end. It is a female member of a quick-connect coupling. A male member of the coupling may be plugged in with a single motion to seal it in place. Male members have different terminations, including a barbed tube for resilient tubing, a compressed air tire valve for delivering gas, a female water hose coupling, a tapered funnel for the nozzle of vacuum/blower, and a water sensor.

Abstract: Apparatus shears foreign matter that might entangle propellers and related structures on a moving vessel by action of a blade rotating with the propeller that cooperates with a non-rotating blade held close to the rotating blade. The mechanisms for holding the blades close and parallel include a lubricant packed passage for a supporting cylinder portion of the non-rotating blade, enclosed clamping elastic bias elements for controlled movement of the cylinder, and adjustments for holding the blade parallel.

Abstract: A motor mount for a motor that drives an endless belt for a vibratory apparatus has a platform on which the motor is attached. The platform is supported on a base by a pivoting connection so that the platform rotates about an axis that is parallel to the motor shaft. Spring tension is applied to the belt drive by a leaf spring bias between the platform and the base at a distance from the pivotal connection.

Abstract: A marine outboard motor has a rotary bearing on the vertical drive shaft intermediate its ends. This bearing is mounted in a housing that joins the power head to the lower unit. The bearing prevents failure that may occur when the shaft has an unbalance that causes bowing and whipping of the shaft at certain speeds. The bearing is supplied with water from a water pump in the lower unit.

Abstract: An illumination assembly allows quick and easy access to light fixtures that are mounted extended far enough away from a catwalk of a lighted sign such as a billboard as to be inaccessible to a worker on the catwalk. An elongate tubular member is pivotally mounted on a support affixed to the catwalk. A light fixture is mounted on the distal end of the member. A control mechanism enables the member to be fixed in extended position for use in illuminating the sign. The control mechanism enables the member to pivot to a position where the light fixture is adjacent the catwalk, for changing the light bulb or other maintenance. The control mechanism is accessible from the catwalk.

Abstract: A device and method for capturing a live or dead insect on a surface and disposing of the captured insect while the user's hands are remote from the insect and the insect is covered from view and captured by an adhesive sheet. A handle is at one end of an elongate tube. The adhesive sheet is removably held by a support at a second end of the tube with the adhesive surface exposed for capturing an insect. The device is operable with just a single hand on the handle. The adhesive sheet is remote from the handle. The sheet is positioned on the insect to adhesively capture the insect. The operator can then position the sheet at a suitable waste receptacle, and pressing the end of the handle releases the sheet with the insect into the waste receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for lifting a plurality of reinforcing bars (rebars) all at one time, and holding them in vertical position while they are connected one at a time to the upper ends of steel elements such as bolts or reinforcing bars protruding from concrete. The apparatus has an elongate lower element with a row of blind holes or recesses in its upper end to receive the lower ends of the bars. An elongate upper element has a row of through holes in registry with the blind holes. The two elements are held apart by cables. A cover on the side of the upper element opens so that the sides of the through holes are exposed so that the bars can be loaded on the sides of the through holes and into the blind holes. The cover is then closed and the apparatus lifted by a crane from the upper element to a position close to the steel elements. Each bar is then lifted from the blind hole, while sliding in the through hole. It is then connected to a steel element.

Abstract: A pocket or wrist watch has a unique back member that is constructed to hold a disc by adhesive means. The disc may impart special importance to the watch. It may be constructed from a gaming chip. The watch movement may be housed in another portion of a gaming chip so that the face and back of the watch are seen as a gaming chip. In another form of the invention, the face of the watch and the disc back may be inscribed with various indicia having special meaning to a recipient.

Abstract: A unitary apparatus is provided that includes in one device a holder for one or more prepackaged feminine hygiene absorbers, related medication, and a date indicator. In one form it is a portable device that may be compact enough to be carried inconspicuously in a purse. It may carry other related articles such a panty liner, as well. The date indicator is for indicating onset of menses. It requires no pencil, calendar, or other item that might be lost or misplaced.

Abstract: A portable water-driven rotary tool for drilling, grinding and polishing concrete and stone that provides for high torque and that uses water pressures as the power source, the tool including a water control valve, an impeller with blades and a drive shaft that has a longitudinal axial water passage disposed therethrough for diverting water used to power the tool onto a work surface for lubrication and as a cleaning agent.

Abstract: Apparatus is simply hung on a deadbolt knob when the deadbolt is in locked position. It prevents the deadbolt knob from rotating enough to retract the deadbolt. This ensures that the door cannot be unlocked from the outside. A passage in an upper end of the apparatus is dimensioned to receive the deadbolt knob. The deadbolt knob is not round. The passage has side walls narrow enough to prevent the deadbolt knob from rotating freely within the passage. As the knob is rotated, the knob engages the side walls of the passage so that the entire apparatus rotates until the lower end of the apparatus engages a fixed element that prevents further rotation of the knob. That fixed element is either the door jamb or the doorknob. This immobilizes the knob and deadbolt.

Abstract: Apparatus for grooming and body care has a handle at a first, an elongate shaft, and a connector at a second end for removably attaching a selection of grooming and body care devices. The shaft is bendable in one mode of operation to enable the user to configure the apparatus for reaching certain parts of the body. In a second mode of operation, the shaft is rigid and remains in the position to which it was bent in the first mode. The apparatus can then be used without having it bend while in use. The selection and use may all be done with one hand. The grooming and body care devices may include sponges, brushes, combs, and shoehorns.

Abstract: A liquid level sensor apparatus for monitoring the drain line of condensate from an air handler of a refrigeration system senses the presence of backup liquid in a vertical pipe in the drain system. A closure of the upper end of the pipe supports a magnetic switch assembly down in the pipe. A float with magnet surrounds the switch. When water in the pipe raises the float to a fixed distance below the closure, the magnet opens the switch circuit to control the air conditioning system. A vent in the closure permits air in the pipe to escape as the water rises in the pipe. Optical and sonic alarms may be included.

Abstract: A nursing nipple is sealingly attached to a beverage container having a neck with a particular internal diameter by the invention. Sealingly attached below the nipple is an axial passage in fluid communication with the nipple. Many thin, resilient annular rings surround the passage. They have an external diameter larger than the internal diameter of the container neck. When the rings are forced into the neck of the container, they are compressed against the inner surface of the neck. This secures and seals the nipple to the container providing a convenient source of fluid for a baby.

Abstract: A key holder apparatus is provided with a battery powered light source. When shaken, a flashing light is emitted for a preset time interval. This enables a user to readily find her keys when they are within a cluttered purse. The light source is in a housing in the form of a dice with six transparent sides to enhance the chances of light being seen in a crowded purse. The light source is preferably one or more light emitting diodes for low power and compactness considerations. A vibration switch in the circuit is not actuated by minor movement such as caused by usual purse motion to the device or when swinging in an automobile ignition.

Abstract: An elongate vise jaw plate assembly for mounting on a movable member of a vise is constructed to clamp many individual work pieces for machining. It enables clamping many pieces together in the vise even if their dimensions are not precise. It includes a base portion that is secured to a movable member of the vise. A work piece engaging portion is connected to the base portion by an elastic connector portion. The elastic connector and work piece engaging portions are slit into multiple segments, one for each work piece. Another work piece engaging portion is attached to a stationary member of the vise. Both work piece engaging members are machined to cooperate with work pieces. The work pieces are clamped between the two work piece engaging portions. Differences in the dimensions of the individual pieces are compensated for by the flexing of the connecting portions so that all the pieces are clamped securely for machining.

Abstract: Apparatus attaches to the leg at or below the knee to take the shock of walking off the foot and ankle. The foot is encased in a boot. Two spaced-apart tubes extend upward from a subfloor mounted below the boot. The boot is mounted for sliding up and down on the tubes. A pair of parallel elongate rods are attached at their upper ends to the upper portion of the leg at or below the knee, such that the lower ends of the rods are in the tubes. A spring, preferably a gas compression spring, is inserted into each tube so that the lower end of each rod compresses the spring as body weight is put on the subfloor in walking. The subfloor moves toward the boot as the springs are compressed, reducing some of the shock of walking and transferring forces to the leg. The rods may be attached to the leg by a cast, brace or orthosis.

Abstract: A walking support apparatus for a person wearing a body brace has a rigid wheeled frame. An upright support engages a torso-encircling brace member. A chest-engaging member is mounted on the support. A person is connected to the apparatus while on a seat removable attached to the frame. The person is then lifted to a standing position by cranking up the support. A mechanism mounted behind the support anchors first ends of two cords that connect at second ends to the knees. It prevents both knees from moving forward simultaneously. One knee moves forward while taking up slack in the other cord. Shoe cords enable moving one foot forward at a time, and prevent both feet moving backward together. Elastic elements in shoe cords provide assistance at beginning of stride.