Abstract: This invention describes a device for testing a surface mounted connector using a test probe assembly that utilizes a vacuum to force the test wires and the test probe's wire array into intimate contact with the connector to be tested. The wires are directed through a wire module assembly and have a wide spacing at one end, and a narrow spacing corresponding to the spacing required for the specific units to be tested at the opposite end. The wires are kept in contact with the unit under test by the use of spring loaded test connectors and vacuum.

Abstract: A Spoke Seal Protector that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the industry standard wheel adjusters on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels. The Spoke Seal Protector is adhered onto the spoke adjustor and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. Spring clips may be secured on the adjuster nut and frictionally bear against the spoke seal protector, or the spring clips may be secured on the spoke seal protector and frictionally bear against the adjuster nut. The spoke seal protector and adjustor nut may additionally have a knurled surface to provide additional fiction to secure the spoke seal protector to the adjustor nut.

Abstract: This invention describes a ring shaped adapter that is adapted to fit within a pool skimmer and have a pressure cap that will prevent debris from inadvertently being deposited within the pump system of the pool under construction. The ring shaped adapter and pressure cap will allow the pool to be drained using the pump system, without any additional equipment.

Abstract: This invention describes a buoyancy aid that is pre-formed from a buoyant foam plastic material and has an pre-formed internal tube that is sealed. The internal tube and the pre-formed buoyant foam are all shaped to provide support for a users head, and is designed to keep the users head above water. The buoyancy aid has an external covering that is selected to prevent chafing the user, as well as being water and mold resistant. The buoyancy aid is so designed as to be comfortable to the user, and enhance the wearers use of the buoyancy aid.

Abstract: This invention describes an improved gas burner assembly that can be adapted to attach to a range top or cooktop, or the floor of the range and can draw air from either above the range top level by external vents or from below range top level through an open style mixing cup. The invention uses a plurality of different flame rings to provide the user a wide variety of temperature settings starting from a low intensity simmer to high intensity cooking heat. The gas burner also utilizes a cover plate of transparent or translucent, heat proof material that allows the user to observe the interior of the burner to see if any of the flame rings have been ignited. The cover plate also transfers heat from the internal flame rings to the cooking utensil which provides a more uniform transfer of heat to the utensil.

Abstract: This invention describes a device for testing a surface mounted connector using a test probe assembly that utilizes a vacuum to force the test wires and the test probe's wire array into intimate contact with the connector to be tested.

Abstract: This invention describes an improved intake tube for internal combustion vehicles by locally increasing and then decreasing the airflow over the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAS) preventing a lean condition, which over time is catastrophic to the life of the engine. The intake tube has a cross sectional area that decreases in proximity to the MAS, causing the increase in airflow velocity of the intake air.

Abstract: A Wheel Spoke Adjuster Guard that comprises a visually pleasing outer shape with an internal cavity, where the internal cavity has a lower portion shaped complimentary to the wheel adjuster nuts on the wheel spokes of either motorcycles, bicycles, or other motor conveyances using spoked wheels and an internally threaded portion adapted to threadably engage the spokes of the wheel. The upper portion of the internal cavity has a shape complimentary to the existing diameters of the spokes of the wheel assemblies. The adjuster guard is threaded onto the spoke and the internal cavity encases the spoke adjuster. The adjuster guard may have some Lock-Tite© or sealant to prevent any loosening of the adjuster guard.

Abstract: This tree stand assembly uses adjustable features for mounting a Christmas tree, other plants, bushes or a flag or similar banner pole in a vertical alignment. A pot is nailed securely to the bottom of the tree trunk. The tree is inserted into a cover, which fits over a wide bowl. The cover has a central hole with sloping inward sides to accept and guide the tree with attached pot. The tree with pot is placed into the bowl, which captures the lower rim of a pot. This bowl acts as a water reservoir. It has a convex spherical bottom that mates with and contacts a lower base member, which has a slightly smaller radius concave upper surface. One slides the bowl on the base to make the tree stand vertically. The pot holds the tree and transfers side loads into the cover, which in turn transfers these forces to the bowl. The bowl resists these forces by contact with the spherical surface of the base, which in turn transmits these loads unto the floor surface.

Abstract: The current invention describes an automatically locking leg support system for portable water and fuel towers. The system automatically locks a wedge into a support leg to support a water tower, once the tower reaches the desired elevated position, and holds the support leg in the desired position. When the tank is to be lowered, the tower is emptied and a hydraulic system disengages the automatic locking device so that the tower can be lowered.

Abstract: A wrist support brace for patients with contractured wrists utilizes an adjustable strap to physically force the contractured wrist into a non-contractured position, thereby allowing the wrist to heal in a normal position.

Abstract: A top plate release mechanism that comprises a sliding portion that forces locking tabs that are mounted in a mounting bracket to be dislocated to a releasing position, in order to allow a top plate to easily be removed from a probe plate assembly. The top plate release mechanism comprises biasing means to maintain the mechanism in a locked position until the sliding portion is moved. The top plate release mechanism may also comprise a locking feature that fixedly locks the release mechanism to prevent the locking tabs from prematurely returning to a locked position.

Abstract: This invention reveals an improved gas valve with a thermoelectric security device that has a shortened distance from the gas inlet to the front of an appliance, enabling the overall size of the appliance to be smaller than normal for this type of device. The current invention achieves this goal by reversing the gas inlet and outlet and hence the gas flow through the gas valve.

Abstract: This invention describes a float able, collapsible utility trailer which can be filled with gear and towed behind a boat or, alternatively, pulled behind a person on dry land. The unit is collapsible for easy carrying and storage and comes with a carrying handle.

Abstract: My invention will secure a ladder to a building or roof and will not slide or come loose. Saving Lives.

Abstract: This invention describes a novel two way hinge for motor vehicle doors that hinges open at a 20 degree angle, then rotates upward 45 degrees. The motor vehicle door is maintained in the open position by a shock absorber/piston arrangement that is common in the automotive industry. The invention described herein can be installed by an aftermarket shop and/or sold as an easily installed kit. The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of existing hinges by allowing greater access for ingress and egress from existing motor vehicle doors in tight parking situations.

Abstract: A burner head and a burner cap each being generally disc shaped are fixedly attached to each other creating an improved burner head assembly and creating a distribution chamber therebetween. The burner head has main and secondary flame holes that communicate with the distribution chamber and the environment. The burner head assembly has feet that positively locate and position the burner head assembly onto a burner base, where the burner base has provisions to integrally mate with the burner head assembly.

Abstract: A Infrared or mesh burner having a flat sheet (or cover sheet) of heat resistant glass or metal is positioned between the food to be cooked and the mesh burner. The cover sheet is held in position with brackets that have grooves that allow the cover sheet to be frictionally held in position in a generally vertical position. The brackets can have the ability to allow the cover sheet to be rotationally positioned providing a more directioned heat source.

Abstract: The current invention describes a pressure regulator for a gas burner that allows a consumer to make adjustments to the pressure regulator for differences in altitude as well as differences in the design and manufacturing tolerances of the pressure regulator from the manufacturer. Many traditional gas burners require a third party, with specialized equipment and training, to make corrective adjustments to the pressure to a gas burner after the burner is sold to the consumer. This pressure regulator incorporates a regulating curve into the pressure regulator, thus eliminating the need to remove the pressure regulator from the appliance and allowing the consumer himself to make the necessary adjustments to the burner without the assistance of a third party.