Abstract: A fruit harvesting assembly of the type including an elongated handle used to cut and collect fruit hanging from trees at a substantial distance above ground. A support frame comprises a base portion attached to the handle means and a head portion having a cutting blade secured thereto. A base portion and head portion are specifically aligned substantially colinear to the longitudinal axis of the handle means wherein the cutting blade and support arms of the support frame are arranged in an angular declining relation to this linear alignment thereby allowing simultaneous positioning of the cutting blade transverse or substantially perpendicular to the stem of the fruit being cut and the support arm in an out of the way location so as to provide clear viewing of engagement of the cutting blade and the fruit being cut.

Abstract: A fluid jet device for removing foreign matter from a pool of liquid comprising a hollow substantially cylindrical housing including a housing channel formed therein, an elongated rotatably member including a convoluted spiral formed on the outer surface thereof disposed within the housing channel and a coupling device to rotatably mount the elongated rotatably member to permit fluid to pass rapidly through the convoluted spiral to cause a rotation of the elongated member continuously changing the direction of the fluid exiting the fluid jet device.

Abstract: A moisture removal assembly designed to be mounted on a brake shoe and pad structure of the rim engaging or caliper type brake assembly comprising a base designed to be removably attached to the brake shoe and a wiper blade structure depending from the base in spaced apart relation from the leading edge of the brake shoe and pad and further being disposed in sliding, wiping engagement with the surface of the rim engaged by the brake pad so as to remove moisture therefrom prior to braking engagement between the wheel rim and brake pad.

Abstract: A portable, auxiliary lock assembly of the type used to secure the conventional or permanently installed lock bolt in its locked position thereby preventing inadvertent admittance through the use of a key or through unauthorized manipulation of the lock mechanism itself. A pair of clamp arms are spaced between the door frame and the edge of the door containing the locking assembly and disposed into firm grasping engagement with the portions of the lock bolt when it is in its locked position. Movement of the lock bolt into its unlocked position is thereby prevented until such bolt is released by the clamp arms of the auxiliary lock assembly.

Abstract: A mixing and agitating device specifically designed to mix a dry solid particle material such as cement with a liquid such as water in a high energy manner so as to provide a predetermined degree of hydration above that normally required in the formation of concrete or like cementitious material. A casing defining a container has on the interior thereof a plurality of agitating assemblies rotatably connected within the container and specifically structured and configured to provide a direction of material flow which is concurrently rotational about the axis of rotation of the agitating assemblies as well as along the substantial length of the container between the various spaced apart agitating assemblies so as to define a shear flow of the material resulting in a substantially constant and consistent viscosity and a predetermined degree of hydration, of the initially dry solid particles.

Abstract: A pervious concrete product and method of formation, distribution and placing of the same which includes the pre-mixing of a predetermined quantity of cement and water, utilizing what may be defined as high energy techniques to accomplish a predetermined degree of hydration of the cement particles prior to the mixing of the resulting cementitious material batch with aggregate having a predetermined particle size so as to accomplish voids of a sufficient degree in the overall resulting concrete product. The concrete product is transported by suitable means which are mounted on and perform as part of a distributing, placing and finishing unit, developed to provide a uniform, durable and substantially planer surface to the final use of the concrete product.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a Mercury Float Switch that is, a float operable by variations in the water level in the bilge of a boat to control the operation of a bilge pump or control the operation of a sump pump, both operable when the water level in the bilge or sump is above normal. The present float switch comprises a mercury containing tube having two switch contacts extending into one end of the tube which when bridged by the mercury in the tube will cause operation of a bilge pump or a sump pump or the operation of a visible or audible signal. The mercury tube is embedded in a polyurethane foam float which holds it firmly in position and protects it and the contacts from water seepage and corrosion. The tube is bent intermediate its ends at an angle so that the mercury will not be moved to bridge the switch contacts during normal vibration of the tube under normal variance of the water level in the bilge or sump.

Abstract: A hydroponic apparatus comprising a free standing base housing a nutrient feed supply and a plurality of mutually supporting plant trays extending diagonally upward from the free standing base wherein each plant tray includes a plurality of plant supports having nutrient feed apertures formed therein such that each plant is fed directly from the nutrient feed supply.

Abstract: A ski brake of the type used to slow or totally stop the movement of skis through an ice or snow covered surface through the provision of a pair of brake plates including spaced apart teeth thereon interconnected to a base means and rotatably positionable upon interaction with the binding with an activation member such that the plurality of teeth affixed to each braking plate is forced into engagement with the snow thereby forcing snow between the teeth and causing frictional reaction and engagement between the trapped snow between teeth and the snow contiguous to the positioned braking plates and secured teeth. A manually operated handle may further activate the braking plates into its braking position independent of predetermined positioning or operation of the binding facility.

Abstract: An orthopedic fixation device and method for fixation of fractures of the proximal end of the ulna comprising a first fixation member having an enlarged head and an elongated body having a threaded aperture formed in the mid-portion thereof and a threaded outer portion and a second fixation member comprising an elongated pin or a threaded flexible body having a smooth tapered tip at one end thereof and a head having a groove formed on the outer surface thereof at the opposite end thereof, specifically configured to provide a three point fixation to enhance the compression between the fractured surfaces, and to improve the rigidity and compression of fracture fixation thereby improving bone healing.

Abstract: A novelty device comprising an upper and lower member detachably coupled together by a clasp fixedly attached to the upper member wherein the upper and lower member cooperatively form an enclosure to hold an object such as a cigarette therein. The upper and lower member are specifically configured to cooperatively form a guide including an alignment structure to facilitate the opening and closing of the enclosure.

Abstract: A low temperature fluid energy conversion system in which at least two cylinders containing a working fluid which has been heated, for example by solar energy, are alternately supplied with a liquid expanding agent, preferably a hydrocarbon or a fluorocarbon whereby the heat from the working liquid in one cylinder causes vaporization and consequential expansion of the liquid expanding agent which, in turn, forces the working liquid from said one cylinder through a generator or the like device and then to the other cylinder, the cycle then being reversed to return the working liquid to the one cylinder again by way of said generator.

Abstract: A positioning, lifting and holding device primarily designed to position large fowl such as turkeys or other roast or like food products in a cooking pan or like cooking facility wherein the positioning device is disposed in supporting relation to the food product so as to further facilitate its easy entry into a cooking pan and removal therefrom before and after the cooking process respectively.

Abstract: An enclosed hydroponic apparatus comprising a free standing reinforced base housing a nutrient feed supply including a temperature control device to partially control the temperature within the hydroponic apparatus, a plant enclosure including a frame to support a plurality of partitions attached to the upper portion of the free standing reinforced base and a plurality of frosted, convex light absorbing elements mounted on the upper portion of the frame to intercept and direct light to the plants disposed within the plant enclosure.

Abstract: A mechanical energy device comprising a plurality of energy modules operatively interconnected to generate a mechanical energy output in response to a mechanical energy input. Each energy module comprises a central shaft assembly and power assembly which cooperatively generate the power stroke, a crank lifter assembly and crank speed control assembly coupled to the crank lifter assembly to generate the mechanical energy output.

Abstract: A fruit picking apparatus for picking fruit from a tree configured for use in combination with a mobile chassis comprising a base rotatably mounted on the mobile chassis, a first boom assembly pivotally coupled to the base, a second boom assembly movably coupled to the first boom assembly and a picker assembly attached to the outer portion of the second boom assembly wherein the first boom assembly includes a first positioning device to pivot the first boom assembly relative to the base and a second positioning device to move the second boom assembly longitudinally relative to the first boom assembly and wherein the second boom assembly includes a first positioning device to pivot the second boom assembly relative to the first boom assembly and a second positioning device to pivotally adjust the picker assembly relative to the second boom assembly.

Abstract: A fluid check valve device for use with a gas precharged fluid storage tank comprising a valve body including a float chamber having an upper and lower check valve assembly formed at opposite ends thereof wherein the lower check valve assembly comprises a lower float member movable between a sealed and unsealed position and a lower valve seat and the upper check valve assembly comprises an upper float member movable between a sealed and unsealed position with a first and second upper valve seat together with antivortex flow apertures formed in the lower portion of the lower float chamber immediately above the lower valve seat and a plurality of float control apertures formed on the mid-portion of the float chamber such that as the gas precharged fluid storage tank is filled with fluid the lower float member is unseated from the lower valve seat permitting the gas precharged fluid storage tank and lower float chamber to be filled through the antivortex flow apertures and wherein the upper float member is moved

Abstract: A lift assembly specifically designed to be used for removal of injured or incapacitated operators from an aerial, elbow type basket supported by a lifting boom of the type normally associated with the repair of power line and the like and transported by mobile type trucks. A support for the life assembly is secured either permanently or removably to the boom in spaced relation to the aerial basket so as to allow a sling to be communicated to and from the aerial basket by operation of a cable and pulley assembly. Sling is fitted about the body of the incapacitated person who is then manually removed by operation of the cable and puelley assembly, from the aerial basket to a position of safety, where life support and first aid services can be rendered as soon as possible. A housing or casing is specifically designed and configured to incompass predetermined portion of the pulley and cable assembly as well as the sling element when oriented in a stored position.

Abstract: A hand gun case for storage of a pistol comprising a main body having an opening formed at the upper portion thereof to form a pocket or enclosure to receive and house the pistol and a closure flap movable between an open and closed position extending outwardly from the main body adjacent the opening to enclose the pistol within the hand gun case when in the closed position in combination with a first closure element including a first and second member formed on the main body and closure flap respectively and a second closure element formed on the main body to selectively secure the closure flap in the closed position.

Abstract: A container structure generally in the form of a housing having at least one but preferably a plurality of compartments defining a primary compartment area and having movably attached thereto a plurality of closure elements disposed to regulate access to the interior of the compartments. A pivotal locking element has an elongated configuration and an outwardly extending tongue disposed for pivotal, locking engagement with a similarly dimensioned elongated groove formed on each of the closure elements to provide locking engagement therewith. A hinge structure is secured to allow pivotal movement of the one or more compartments out of the interior of the housing so as to provide access through the open top of the compartment independent of the cover elements.