Abstract: A hand tool for vertical alignment of coil compression springs in automotive vehicles comprising a coil retaining member including a substantially flat base element having an enlarged convex configuration at one end thereof, a substantially concave coil engaging lip extending downward from the enlarge convex configuration, a reduced coupling element on the opposite end of the substantially flat base and offset vertically thereto in substantially the same plane as the center line of the substantially concave coil engaging lip and a handle member pivotally attached to the reduced coupling element.

Abstract: A support assembly primarily designed to support clothes lines in an attended fashion and generally between the primary or permanent supports located at opposite ends of the clothes lines. A line engaging support bar includes a plurality of line attachment means which supportingly engage each of a plurality of parallel arranged lines wherein the support bar is disposed in a supported fashion by two support elements pivotally interconnected to one another wherein each of the elements are structured to have the longitudinal dimension variable which in turn allows variance of the height of the support assembly and accordingly the amount of support offered to the plurality of clothes lines and causing an adjustable variance in the space between the clothes lines and the ground or other surface.

Abstract: A support device of the type primarily designed to support boots and like footwear in an orientation so as to facilitate free circulation of air throughout the interior and around the entire boot thereby aiding in a rapid drying of the boot and after exposure to the elements. This support device includes a base having pivotally attached thereto one or more support arms movable into an outwardly, angularly inclined extended position. Each of the arms are specifically dimensioned and configured to be mounted on the interior of a boot and supported for rapid drying as set forth above.

Abstract: A liquid filling machine comprising a plurality of discrete stations that cooperatively provide for automatic filling and capping containers including a cup dispensing station, a liquid filling station, a foil supply station, a heat sealing station and discharge station operatively disposed about a rotatably mounted container support to sequentially feed containers from the cup dispensing station to the container support and incrementally advance the container support through each discrete station to fill, seal and discharge the filled container.

Abstract: The invention comprises a 5,5-diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione-guaran complex formed by reacting an aqueous solution of guaran with an organic solvent solution of 5,5-diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione. The invention also includes a therapeutic composition and method wherein the active agent is the guaran 5,5-diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione complex.

Abstract: A continuous flow, modular hydroponic system comprising a nutrient tray housing a nutrient feed supply operatively supported on a support structure and a plurality of plant cartridges removably mounted on a plant cartridge support member wherein each plant cartridge comprises a hollowing member housing a planting medium therein and having a coupling member formed on the upper portion thereof to mount the plant cartridge on the plant cartridge support member.

Abstract: A dual seal gasket specifically configured to seal the joint between adjacent concrete pipes comprising an annular substantially resilient member including a first retainer element engaging disposed on the outer surface of one of the adjacent concrete pipes having its longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adjacent concrete pipes, a first sealing element including an upper and lower enlarged truncated compressible members interconnected by a reduced intermediate member extending inwardly from the first retainer element and substantially perpendicular thereto and a second sealing element including a compressible body having a pair of compressible finger members extending outwardly therefrom in a substantially V-shaped configuration having its longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first retainer element and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first sealing element such that as the adjacent concrete pipes are placed in o

Abstract: A vehicle assembly of the type primarily designed to travel over snow or ice covered terrain and including a first and second drive assembly interconnected in driving relation to the running gear of the vehicle wherein either drive assembly can be activated to power and thereby motivate the vehicle alternately both drive assemblies can be activated to operate concurrently causing movement of the vehicle over the intended surface. The vehicle assembly further includes a base and a removably attached slide means which respectively have connected thereto, in removable fashion, the stearing means and the operative support means wherein the basic components of the vehicle can be readily disassembled for efficient and effective storage and transportation of the vehicle such as in the trunk of an automobile or the like.

Abstract: A water damaged carpet and pad assembly are restored to their normal condition while substantially maintained in an installed, normal floor covering position by extracting excess water from the upper surface of the carpet, applying mildecides, cleaning and drying agents to the upper surface of the carpet, blowing air under the carpet and pad assembly for drying purposes and then deodorizing the carpet and pad assembly by introducing a deodorizing agent into a current of forced air directed to flow between the under surface of the carpet and the upper surface of the pad.

Abstract: A de-watering system of the type used to lower the water table by extracting water from below ground through the use of an elongated header conduit having a negative pressure placed thereon wherein a plurality of swing joints and well point assemblies are interconnected to the header conduit and jetted into the ground utilizing a forced stream of water to a predetermined depth. The well point assembly includes an outer strainer pipe disposed in surrounded, concentric relation to an inner down pipe wherein a plurality of slots are formed in the strainer pipe through which water passes into access with the distal open end of the down pipe. Water is drawn from the interior of the down pipe into the elongated header circuit to the point of ultimate disposition of the collected water.

Abstract: A heat exchanger device for use with a solar energy system comprising at least one pair of substantially parallel enlarged heat exchange inlet conduits operatively coupled together within a fluid storage tank to receive heated fluid from an external source to heat fluid within the storage tank and a reduced outlet conduit coupled to the lower portion of the substantially parallel enlarged heat exchange inlet conduits to remove the fluid from the fluid storage tank.

Abstract: An anchor apparatus to anchor houseboats or similar water craft comprising at least one retractable anchor element selectively movable between an upper or travel position and a lower or anchor position affixed to the houseboat having a swivel pad specifically configured to anchor the houseboat coupled to the lower portion thereof and a control device operatively coupled to the retractable anchoring element to control the vertical extension and retraction of the retractable anchor element to selectively extend the retractable anchor element downward relative to the houseboat to imbed the swivel pad in the bottom thereby anchoring the houseboat and to retract the retractable anchor element upward relative to the houseboat to permit normal travel of the houseboat.

Abstract: A container assembly for food items and like comestibles comprising a flexible fabric forming a plurality of sheets which in turn define a base wherein the sheets are disposed in stacked array and interconnected by a plurality of seams disposed in offset relation. A plurality of connector elements are connected in predetermined relation to the outermost sheet and structured for attachment to one another in a manner which will form pockets or compartments between the interconnected plurality of sheets and the specifically placed seams innerconnecting said sheets.

Abstract: A drill guide assembly including a guide having a base with a predetermined transverse dimension and a plurality of guide channels formed therein in spaced apart relation wherein the transverse dimension of the base is sufficient to provide a linear path of travel of a drill bit passing therethrough and into a work piece. A positioning arm attachable at least one of two spaced apart points along the length of the base wherein the positioning arm has one end engaging the work piece so as to establish a predetermined angular orientation between the work piece and the base and particularly the drill passing through the base into the work piece.

Abstract: An indication assembly of the type used to facilitate the teaching of relatively young children and persons of limited learning ability to dress themselves with limited instruction comprising the use of wearing apparel or garments which include a plurality of indication elements affixed thereto. Each of said indication elements is disposed on an exposed surface portion of the garment and being structured to include visual indicia arranged in predetermined sequence so as to accomplish presentation of visual cues for proper sequence of holding the particular garment for placing the garment on the body.

Abstract: An aerial toy comprising a substantially annular hollow body having a thin wall intermediate portion including a leading and trailing edge formed on opposite ends thereof, a substantially annular recess formed on the outer surface of the thin wall intermediate portion adjacent the leading edge, a substantially annular ridge formed on the inner surface of the thin wall intermediate portion adjacent the leading edge and a weighting member comprising a substantially annular ring movable disposed within the thin wall intermediate portion such that aerial toy may be tossed or projected through the air by hand.

Abstract: A flushing assembly of the type used to clean outboard motors by forcing cleaning water through the inlet ports of the outboard motor and comprising a base specifically structured to provide a water inlet in fluid communicating relation to the inlet ports of the motor. The base is structured so as to be capable of being clamped to the motor being cleaned adjacent the inlet ports and further to allow a water supply to be interconnected to the base wherein both the water supply and the adjustment of the base occurs at a location remote from the motor being cleaned so as to facilitate such cleaning when the motor is not readily accessible.

Abstract: A harvester apparatus comprising a plurality of discrete stations disposed in operative communication relative to each other on a self-propelled mobile chassis to remove plants from the earth and separate the fruit or vegetable from the stem or vine including a cutting station comprising an adjustable cutter having an adjustable positioner station disposed adjacent thereto to engage the plants and orient the plants for cutting by the cutter, a first transport station comprising a diagonally disposed conveyor having a plurality of lateral positioned cross members or retainers formed thereon disposed to receive plants from the cutter station and a feed element to direct plants from the cutter station to the first conveyor, a stripper station adjacent the first transport station to receive the plants therefrom comprising at least one pair or set of counter-rotating separator members to separate the fruit or vegetables from the vine or stem, a culling station comprising at least one movable open mesh conveyor dis

Abstract: A service fitting assembly of the type attachable to a floor outlet box and accompanying under-floor race way assembly housing electrical power and telephone service cables wherein the cables protrude out of the service fitting assembly into the service area from the under-floor race way assembly. The service fitting assembly includes a base element movable on the interior of a supporting mounting ring for selectively positioning in an outwardly and upwardly extending relation to the mounting ring and the floor surface on which it is mounted. The subject structure allows for liquid cleaning of the floor area without the penetration of water or liquid into the interior of the service fitting assembly. A seal means is provided to exclude such liquid or water leakage into the interior of the service fitting assembly thereby preventing exposure of such liquid to the service cables mounted therein and extending therefrom.