Abstract: A holster includes a quick release withdrawal restraint and is constructed of an inner and outer sidewall joined together along a front and back to define an inner cavity with an open top shaped to fit a handgun. The quick restraint includes a mechanical stop located in the inner cavity to engage a portion of the handgun adjacent the ejection port to inhibit withdrawal upwardly prior to rearward movement of the handgun. A mechanical blocking element is also provided adjacent the rear of the trigger guard that is biased into a first position to prevent rearward movement of the gun and a second position that allows for rearward movement of a gun when the blocking element is moved by pressure on a thumb or finger ledge.

Abstract: A protective device for attachment to a waist belt of a law enforcement officer to prevent inadvertent opening of the belt buckle, the device includes a sleeve adapted to slide along the belt to a position snugly covering the closed buckle and slidably movable away from that position to permit release of the buckle. The sleeve preferably has funnel ends and is formed of a rigid material. A slot in the inner wall of the sleeve permits temporary expansion of the sleeve to accommodate for the increased thickness of the loop of the belt about buckle end connections for the loop followed by a contraction of the sleeve to snugly encase the buckle. A stiff sleeve with releasable fasteners at its ends and with release fasteners between the buckle and sleeve are alternate embodiments.

Abstract: A rug underlay comprising a fiber batting needle-punched to a core thickness of 0.25 to 0.5 inch with one side being flame-treated to produce a surface of matted melted fibers with random stiff spikes of fiber projecting upwardly therefrom; and the other side being coated with a rubber material. The process for making same includes passing the core beneath burners about 4-8 inches therebelow and the burners produce about 20,000 BTU's /hour/foot of burn length measured transversely of the core.

Abstract: An improved paper band includes an upper and lower elongate planar covering member and an elongate core member sandwiched in between the covering members. The core member is narrower in width than the coverings and has generally vertically disposed sidewalls extending lengthwise. The outer edge portions of the coverings extend outwardly beyond the sidewalls of the core member. The core is glued to at least one covering member. The outer edges of the covering members are also glued together. Preferably, all members are formed of repulpable fibers or biodegradable materials and are attached with water soluble, biodegradable adhesive. Alternatively core members can be formed of various synthetic materials or metal for greater strength if necessary.

Abstract: A wheeled elevator apparatus for use in transferring freight between a highway truck and a freight storage dock or building, the apparatus including an elevatable platform powered by hydraulic cylinder means and including two oppositely directed ramps hingedly connected to said platform to provide access to said platform for pallet jacks moving pallets of freight, one of said ramps being long enough to reach inside the highway truck to form a bridge from the elevatable platform to the highway truck, the bridge having side curbs and being sufficiently narrow and laterally off-set to permit an independently operated roller, skate-wheel, or belt conveyer to function simultaneously beside the elevatable platform for moving small individual packages of freight between the same building or dock and the same truck.

Abstract: A cone shaped hole saw centering device for locating a hole saw where a hole larger than the pilot bit of the hole saw already exists. The device is simple with no attachment or adjustment necessary. It would locate a hole saw on any size hole from the inside diameter of the hole saw to the outside diameter of the pilot bit with or without the pilot bit being used.

Abstract: This invention relates to a reminder watch to be worn on the body of a forgetful person. The watch has a digital display of the date of the day, the time of day, and the name of the weekday; a knob for setting the time and a knob for starting and stopping the time to function as a stop-watch; and the remaining parts of the watch include a small speaker to play sounds such as the voice of a parent and an alarm to indicate that time has run out, a battery to provide power for operating the watch and its functions, and a computer chip specifically designed to announce commands relating to the daily activities of the wearer of the watch, who may be a child. The watch may be worn as a wrist watch fastened to a waist belt, hung around the neck, upper arm, or shoulder, carried in a pocket, or carried in any other fashion so as to be near enough to be heard.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a fixture in an opening in a wall that defines a recess includes a unitary frame housing having a first and second pair of oppositely disposed and spaced side members connected at right angles to define an open interior space. A pair of clamps are provided for engaging the rear surface of a wall and are pivotally connected to a respective first side member by a combination of holes in the clamp, side member and bolts. The hole in the respective side member is larger than the diameter of the bolt to allow the clamps to be pivoted inwardly of the wall opening. When the bolts are tightened, the clamps are moved outwardly and pulled toward the rear surface of the wall to sandwich the wall between a clamp and a first side member. The clamps are self aligning with the flange as they are being tightened together.

Abstract: A movable blocking member is pivotally mounted to the holster and movable between a first position where ratable motion of the hood is blocked and a second position where rotatable motion of the hood is allowed. The hood is rotated to allow a handgun to be removed from a holster. The hood must be depressed downwardly prior to rotation. In one aspect of the block the blocking member prevents rotation of the hood after downward motion of the strap. Alternate embodiments of the block provide a blocking member positionable to prevent the initial downward motion of the hood. Detents and detent recesses are provided to secure the blocking member in a desired position.

Abstract: This invention is a portable container resembling a large purse or a small piece of luggage that might be carried by a person to transport any of a variety of portable items to an outdoor sporting event. The container or bag has a flexible strap to allow the the bag to be carried by hand or to be slung over the shoulder. The bag has two identical internal pockets that extend across the full length and width of the bag and are openable by a zipper or other quick opening closure. Internally of one pocket is a block of a foamed elastomer that completely fills that compartment and thereby becomes a comfortable pillow upon which the bag owner sits the other pocket contains a protective cape that is heavy enough to keep the wearer warm and sufficiently water resistant to shield the wearer from rain or snow. Preferably, the bag will be printed or otherwise illustrated with the logo of a sports team so as to identify the owner as a fan of that team.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing a torsion bar shoulder bearing has four method steps: (1) the manufacture of a elastomeric spring as a not fully vulcanized molding for receiving a sleeve-shaped or bolt-shaped inner connecting part in a central bore and an outer sleeve-shaped connecting element; (2) the pretreatment of the surface regions, to be connected to the molding, of the connecting parts by means of an adhesive system; (3) the pushing of the molding onto the inner connecting part and the insertion of the molding thus reinforced into the outer connecting part (or in the opposite sequence), as a result of which the elastomeric molding is clamped under moderate prestress between the two connecting parts, and (4) the concluding full vulcanization of the elastomeric molding in the assembled bearing, using a tempering furnace, at temperatures of below 140 to 150° C.

Abstract: A wheeled elevator platform for use in loading and unloading highway trucks from and to a loading dock at a merchandise storage facility. The elevator includes folding ramps, hydraulically operated lifting arms to raise and lower the elevator platform, a plurality of screw jacks to level the platform, and bumpers to absorb the forces of a truck accidentally colliding with the apparatus.

Abstract: Replaceable inserts are provided in depressions of a spiral separator wherein the inserts have surface irregularities to optimize the spiral efficiencies in separating feed stock materials. These irregularities become worn by the materials and would require replacement of the spiral, ordinarily, whereas new inserts herein greatly extend the useful life of the spiral. Also, if the feed of the spiral changes appropriate new inserts may be used to separate the changed feed. The inserts may be any shape, circular being preferred when adjustability is needed.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for electrostatically separating particles having different electrostatic properties. The apparatus involves two thin box-shaped electrodes facing each other as mirror-images and charged with a voltage field causing the opposing electrodes to assume opposite charges, and then passing a mixture of particles through the field so as to make the particles travel toward the respective electrodes through a perforated plate or screen and to a solid back plate and then to fall by gravity through a splitter adjusted to separate particles attracted by one charge from particles attracted by another charge. A vibrator is attached to each electrode, which is isolated for movement by spaced vibration isolators to shake off any particles stuck to the electrodes.

Abstract: A distributed system for draining and filling oil reservoirs in engines includes an electrically powered reversible pump, a relocated oil filter, a shutoff valve and a plurality of hoses to direct oil through the pump and valve to drain or fill the engine. The valve and oil filter are located remote from each other preferably adjacent the top of the engine to be readily accessible from above without lifting the vehicle. The fluid and electrical connections to the pump include quick connect fittings that allow for the use of a portable pump to which temporary connections are made.

Abstract: A securing device for holding two ammunition magazines in a manner to allow one and then the other magazine to be loaded into a firearm includes two brackets for engaging the upper and lower surface of both magazines and holding them side-by-side. The brackets are connected together with a screw threadably engaged into the lower bracket and threadably engaged with an overcenter toggle lever on top of the other bracket. The toggle lever is operable to lock the brackets in place. A flexible strap is mounted to the upper bracket and connectable to the lower bracket in a manner to partially encircle the magazine located on each side of the brackets. The flexible strap is used for continuous length adjustment to accommodate magazines having a wide variety of sizes and shapes. The brackets are sized to space the magazines to allow one to be loaded in a firearm without interference from the other magazine.