Abstract: A martial arts demonstration bong is formed of highly polished transparent plastic and provided with end mounted illumination means directed inwardly in line with the bong shaft. The bong is provided with rank indicating colored ring indicators at the ends of a handgrip section in an unstressed section and may be provided with a surface air current whistling device.

Abstract: A simple yet effective manner and system for electronic scanning of construction drawings to obtain the number of various symbol designated facilities such as electrical and plumbing fixtures. Representative symbols are first abstracted from the drawing, are displayed on a monitor and reduced by an operator to their essentials and are then electronically compared with symbols throughout the drawings, with each facility being abstracted and displayed on a monitor for inspection by the operator before being passed to memory for inclusion in a tally of similar fixtures or facilities.

Abstract: A fitting is provided for slip fit adjustment of conduit leading from an electric service box on a building to an underground electric service line to allow for subsidence of the ground level without excessive force on the service box even when sections of the conduit are not in alignment.

Abstract: A combination lift chair and reclining chair having additional seating and reclining positions is provided with two separate motors and linkages enabling the chair back to be independently placed in various positions and the seat separately movable with the footrest and elevated once the footrest has reached full deployment using the same motor.

Abstract: A stand for holding a musical accessory at a convenient level having a base comprised of a plurality of adjustable telescoping members forming a U-shape base support, which can be adjusted to extend around other equipment in a crowded stage area, thereby conserving space and enabling the stand to be conveniently situated closely together with such other equipment, and in addition being used as an instrument and equipment support stand that can be compacted into a convenient small package for purposes of storage and transport. A structure for folding for carrying and transportation is particularly disclosed.

Abstract: A retrofittable exercise data collection system and method of collection of data concerning the performance of weightlifters and the like which can be attached to a power rack used by weightlifters and detached after use or alternatively set up in freestanding arrangement in which by emitted electromagnetic radiation coupled detectors the movement of a barbell past such emitters may be detected and the speed of passage calculated by determining the interval between occlusion of the detector beams between adjacent detectors, the height of such occluded detectors being related to the portion of the musculature of the weightlifter that is undergoing extension or retraction during exercise.

Abstract: A slack chamber in a form which will extendably retain a loop of service cable ready to pay out slack in the event of ground subsidence is provided buried either in line with an underground cable run or partially buried in line with the service line from the building service downwardly to an underground service line.

Abstract: A vibratory body jewelry item for attachment to the tongue or other body parts comprising one or motor and battery casings and a post connecting said casings having various improvements including a gripping member to facilitate opening and closing of said casings, an longer lasting battery and motor combination, a kit including extra batteries and alternative casing sizes, and a band or suction cup for attaching said item to other unpierced body parts.

Abstract: A lift-out device for attachment to a pitless adapter in a water well assembly for use when servicing well pumps including a light source mounted near the lower end of the lift-out device for illuminating the interior of a well casing to facilitate attachment of the device to a pitless adapter. Apertures are located in the side of the tubular pipe member adjacent the light source, and a socket for electrically connecting said light source to an external power source such as a rechargeable battery pack is preferably mounted in the handle of the device. The illumination device is preferably cushioned in order to prevent breakage during use and storage.

Abstract: A convertible barbecue server and accessory cart formed of molded plastic which has a removable tray-type top which can be removed and used indoors either in inclement weather or for placement of food items in the food tray prior to rejoining it with the cart bottom for serving food outdoors in conjunction with barbecuing or in the serving of food to guests or others.

Abstract: A quoit board and method of manufacture of a quoit board that is significantly lighter than a conventional slate quoit board, the board portion of which is made from a plastic material and wherein the surface of the plastic is treated to provide a suitable playing surface for receiving rubber quoits tossed at such surface during play.

Abstract: A mechanical page turner using a removable rack with space page turning bars operated by preloading the rack with pages of a musical score or the like, mounting the rack in the page turning apparatus and then moving the rack by a spiral rod driven by an electric motor from one portion of the apparatus to another.

Abstract: An amusement-type vehicle is provided particularly for doing so-called wheelies having a short wheel base upon a platform-type base with at least two side by side wheels forwardly and one wheel rearwardly upon which wheelies are performed and having a central handle by which the vehicle may be controlled.

Abstract: A stand for holding a musical accessory at a convenient level having a base comprised of a plurality of adjustable telescoping members forming a U-shape base support, which can be adjusted to extend around other equipment in a crowded stage area, thereby conserving space and enabling the stand to be conveniently situated closely together with such other equipment, and in addition being used as an instrument and equipment support stand that can be compacted into a convenient small package for purposes of storage and transport.

Abstract: A limb holding device designed to be attached to an operating table to immobilize a patient's arm or leg during arthroscopic surgery or the like. It provides for distraction of the hip joint or other joint being worked on, and also provides for reduction and maintenance of position of fractures of the arm or leg. The device includes a pair of vertical upright supports braced by an adjustable connecting bar, and a fork-like member has a canvas or plastic cradle stretched between its two tines, a plurality of straps to immobilize the patient's limb on the cradle, a padded shoe-like or plate-like device to hold the foot firmly, and a handle means to facilitate manipulation of the limb and to place the proper traction forces thereon. A tensiometer is integrated into the fork-like member to allow direct and accurate indication of the traction force being-placed on the limb.