Abstract: An alerting mechanism integrated with a hand-held whistle utilizing a structural member having a first and a second surface. The structural member is secured to the whistle or a cavity found in the whistle structure, to permit the structural member to rotate and be held between a first and a second position. The first position exposes the first surface of the structural member while the second position exposes the second surface of the structural member. Coloration or other marking may be employed on the first surface to visually distinguish the first surface from the second surface.

Abstract: A patient head support for a shoulder surgery positioner having a headrest and a forehead band. The support includes a pad which is extendable over the chin of the patient. The pad possesses a soft outer surface. A pair of straps, each including first and second ends are connected to the pad at the first end thereof. Each of the straps also engage the headrest at the second end to adjustably hold the pad to the chin of the patient. A fastener is employed, such as a hook and pile arrangement. Such provision entails the fastener to include a member which extends along the pad and which is fixed relative to the pad to relieve tension of the pad. Thus, the pair of straps form adjustable closed loops relative to the pad.

Abstract: A device for removing valve spring shims from automotive cylinder heads, the device being constructed in the form of a hand tool having a pair of prongs at the end of a shaft, with a magnet installed in each prong.

Abstract: The adaptor for locking the internal components of a torque converter including a mandrel or pin having first and second end portions. The first end portion of the mandrel extends into a torque converter opening to engage the internal components of the torque converter. A collet of the torque converter circumscribes the mandrel during this extension. An intermediate element having a hollow end portion is capable of fitting over the collet and the second end portion of the mandrel. An intermediate element is fastened or fixed to the mandrel which may be interchangeable, dependant upon the particular torque converter being stabilized. A bushing is interposed the intermediate element and the collet and maintained in this position such that the open hollow end portion of the intermediate element, the bushing, and the collet are sandwiched together.

Abstract: A surfboard simulator device for training users in the sport of surfing, the device including a stable base platform and an elevated surfboard unit that is interconnected to the base platform by a spring assembly that provides limited articulation to the surfboard unit to allow fore and aft pitch and side-to-side roll with a bias providing greater side-to-side roll than fore and aft pitch.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring components in a liquid medium, in particular parenteral nutrients, within a flexible transparent bag. A spacer is utilized to fix or determine the optical path across the bag chamber and includes a passage for electromagnetic radiation of selected wavelengths. The source of electromagnetic radiation is capable of sending radiation into the bag chamber and to detector means which analyzes the radiation passed through or reflected from the components in the bag chamber.

Abstract: Nut cracking apparatus including a cracking machine with first and second opposed cracking plates with pivot means for suspending one of the plates from a pivot axis substantially parallel to and spaced from the pivot axis of the other suspended plate, the suspended plates being interconnected at the bottom of each plate by a link mechanism having a release, so that the plates are suspended with the spacing between the plates at the top of the plates being greater than the spacing at the bottom of the plates, the machine having a reciprocal drive mechanism that swings the plates together to a cracking position where the plates are closer together and then to a release position where the release mechanism moves the plates apart releasing the cracked nuts; the apparatus including a nut feed mechanism for a timed feed of nuts between the plates of the cracking machine.

Abstract: A grading stake with an indicator flag wherein the grading stake is constructed with a pointed stake member with a top end and a bundle of colored filaments fastened at one end to the top end of the stake member by a tape wrap of high-strength tape wound around the end of the bundle of colored filaments and the top end of the stake member.

Abstract: A precision alignment apparatus that automatically welds together the parts of a cut-apart torque converter. A precision cast and machined frame is provided onto which are mounted a spindle assembly, a double-end air cylinder and a turntable which are aligned within a close tolerance along a longitudinal axis. The spindle assembly grabs and aligns the upper half of the torque converter. The double-end air cylinder moves the spindle assembly along the longitudinal axis and provides for the longitudinal alignment of the torque converter parts. The turntable supports and aligns the lower torque converter half. The apparatus provides for automatic welding of the first part to the second part while alignment is maintained by the spindle assembly and the turntable. During welding the turntable and the spindle assembly rotate about the longitudinal axis to move the torque converter past the stationary welding device.

Abstract: A form-fill concrete wall system assembled from a plurality of connected wall panels forming the inside and outside sheath of a wall structure, the inside and outside panels being connected along their side edges to form the inside sheath and the outside sheath, and being interconnected by a series of cross webs that maintain the panels in a spaced relationship wherein concrete fills the space between the inside sheath and outside sheath to form the wall structure, the cross webs being replaceable and selected in part to define the thickness of the wall structure.

Abstract: A polar mounted antenna support mechanism utilizing a frame for holding the antenna. An azimuth adjusting element and an elevation adjusting element are included to appropriately move the frame and, thus, the antenna as desired. The present invention also provides the frame with a declination adjusting element having a track, which is linked to the frame. A bearing support guides the movement of the track and motivation mechanism is included for urging the track relative to the bearing surface.

Abstract: A steam condensate recovery component particularly useful for pressurized deaerator units, the recovery component being a vertical extension pipe of thermally conductive material connected to a system air vent and extending into the atmosphere. The extension pipe includes a thermally controlled steam trap at the distal end of the extension pipe for blocking escape of steam and allowing return of recovered condensate to the deaerator unit.

Abstract: A banner mounting kit for use with decorative banners, the mounting kit including a bracket assembly with a base unit with attachment apparatus for mounting the base unit to a support structure such as a post, wall or other generally pre-existing structure, the base unit having a T-shaped slide rail of substantially uniform cross section, the bracket assembly also including an arm unit with a pole socket, a banner pole and banner tie down anchor, the arm unit having a key slot complementary to the slide rail for slidably engaging the arm unit on the base unit, the arm unit and base unit having an interconnection mechanism that adjustably secures the arm unit to the base unit, the arm unit having a centered pole socket in which one end of a banner pole is mounted, the banner pole engaging one end of a decorative banner, the bracket assembly being principally used in a paired, spaced arrangement for stretching a banner therebetween.

Abstract: A stencil kit for applying decorative patterns and designs to architectural structures in which the kit includes one or more stencil templates fabricated from a closed-cell foam sheet with pattern and design cut-outs through which paint is applied to the surface of the architectural structure, the foam sheet having a contact side with a temporary stick adhesive for adhering the template to the surface of the architectural structure, and a top side with a surface allowing removal of misapplied paint, the stencil kit also including paint and stipple brushes for application of the patterns and designs.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus utilizing a harness or girth which attaches to the central region of a user. A boss extends outwardly and rearwardly from the harness to support a frame member. The frame member is detachably connected to the boss and connected to a sheet or airfoil which is capable of creating air resistance and increases work to the user as the user travels in a certain direction.