Abstract: The invention relates to a baseball base which is yieldably attached to a ground support. The base is comprised of a hollow body of resilient material and having a frame therein. A support post of square cross-section is attached to the frame so that the can rotate about the longitudinal axis thereof. A hollow ground anchor of square cross-section is placed in the ground to receive the support post. At least one detent is placed between the frame and ground anchor, a spring is provided to bias the frame towards the ground anchor. The detent acting to hold the base relative to the ground anchor until acted upon by a player sliding into the base, thus causing the base to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the ground anchor.

Abstract: A small diameter tire changer has means for anchoring a base, a standard on the base, and a platform on the standard. A spindle rises from the platform. Over the spindle an adaptor plate is reversible with means for engaging the lug holes of either a four hole or five hole rim and the platform. Optional spacer means and means for engaging the web of a rim are provided. Means for retaining the wheel on the adaptor are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the soles and heels of shoes and which is adapted to be mounted to the bumper of a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a flexible base member on which bristle-like projections are secured and securing members attached to the ends of the base for attaching the apparatus to the upper and lower surface of a bumper. One of the securing members including a band which is length-adjustable for either tightening or loosening the base to the bumper.

Abstract: A weighted training garment comprising a pair of shorts having portions which surround each thigh area of the user supplied with weights contained in a cuff-like device. The shorts are constructed of a fabric having substantially greater stretch in a direction lateral to the vertical axis of the wearer's body using fibers such as spandex, nylon, and blends thereof. The cuff device includes a series of weight containing compartments which are connected to one another by a flexible, elasticized fabric belt which stretches primarily in the lateral direction. The cuff devices are removably secured to the thigh portion of the shorts by "Velcro" fastening tape or other suitable fastening means. The weight containing compartments may also be openable and closeable to allow the addition or removal of weights and may also include fastening means of a type that they can be removably connected to the thigh portion of the shorts or to the cuff-like device.

Abstract: A twist-cap bottle opener having a handle provided with a bottle cap gripping member attached to one end of the handle. The bottle cap gripping member is generally circular shaped spring-like material, one end of which is attached to an end of the handle. The opposite end of the circular shaped spring material remains unattached and thus the diameter of the cap gripping member can be easily varied to accommodate different sizes of bottle caps or jar lids. The inner surface of the cap gripping member, that is the surface that is in contact with the side of the bottle cap, is provided with projections which act to grip the side of the cap. The unattached or free end of the cap gripping member is bent inwardly to further increase the effectiveness of the opening device.

Abstract: A positively steered racing wheelchair is disclosed which includes a frame support on a pair of large wheels and a positively steerable trailing wheel. A seat for the athlete is suspended from a central position of the frame and is configured such that the athlete sits in a very low position to improve stability and to advantageously place the leverage of the athlete's arms with respect to a pair of drive rings situated outboard the large wheels. Positive steering of the may be accomplished in various ways. One embodiment employs a laterally pivotal seat structure with actuating cables connected to the seat back such that pivotal motion of the seat, as the athlete leans into a turn, is communicated to the trailing wheel to effect steering. Another embodiment utilizes actuating cables attached to cuffs around the athlete's biceps such that the natural tendency to twist into a turn can be translated into steering forces.

Abstract: An improved molded gasket for effectively sealing the baffle plate to a radiator core in a multi-pass radiator system. The gasket includes an elongated, generally tubular shaped center section provided with generally flattened end sections. The center section is provided with a slot or groove running the length of the section to receive a free edge and portion of the baffle plate. The end sections are received in the flange area of the tank portion of the radiator.

Abstract: A take-down rifle which permits easy removal and reassembly of the barrel to the receiver portion of the rifle and incorporating a system for effectively accommodating for wear in the mating parts thus providing for proper alignment between the rifle's two main components. The system includes a barrel bracket secured to the forearm, an adjustable collar threaded on the receiver end of the barrel and in contact with the barrel bracket, and the bonding of the barrel to the forearm by means of a low durometer elastomeric adhesive. Adjustment for wear can be made by turning the adjusting collar in a direction to cause the barrel to move in a direction away from the barrel bracket which accommodates for any thread wear between the receiver and the barrel.

Abstract: This invention is a watch including a watch body (12), a watch hand mechansim with a power take-off shaft (14), a removable watch face (16) formed with a minimal aperture (28) through which the shaft means (14) extends, a transparent, removable cover (18) mounted to the watch body (12), watch hands (20, 21) rotatably carried by the cover (18) and connection means (15) adapted to engage the watch hands with the take-off shaft (14) whereby the watch hands (20, 21) and the take-off shaft )14) are connected when the cover (18) is closed and disconnected when the cover (18) is opened.

Abstract: A continuously variable, regenerative transmission is disclosed in which a continuously variable transmission assembly is employed in conjunction with a regenerative gear assembly incorporating high and low clutches and situated intermediate a prime mover, such as a vehicle engine, and an output, such as the drive train to vehicle wheels.

Abstract: An automated appliance for dehydrating and pelletizing household or other garbage into a sanitized free-flowing form. The apparatus and method provide for compaction and folding of garbage feed material in three directions, to produce a pellet which is held under heat and pressure until computer-programmed temperature, moisture and pressure and points are reached, and the pellet is ejected.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an expandable metal product for use in extinguishing surface fires. Rolled, unexpanded continuous sheets of magnesium alloy foil are transported to the site of a fire and stretched over the surface of the fire to extinguish it. This invention also is directed to using the expanded product in the form of an ellipsoid to promote nestling in fuel containers.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool for both pulling vehicle steering wheels and compressing lock plates of steering columns has a generally H-shaped main frame with two pairs of opposed and substantially parallel sides. A first threaded opening passes entirely through the approximate center of the frame and through a first pair of opposed sides of the frame. A second opening also passes entirely through the approximate center of the frame and through the second pair of opposed sides, this second opening being positioned in the frame at an angle of about 90.degree. to the first threaded opening. Positioned on both sides of the first opening of the frame is a channel which extends through the frame and runs generally parallel to the first threaded opening. On one of the sides of the frame through which the second opening passes, at least one threaded opening is provided on both sides of the second opening.

Abstract: A portfolio or presentation folder having one or more expandable pockets which can be manufactured from a single piece of appropriate sheet material is disclosed. Each pocket is formed in a portion of the cover of the portfolio and by a pair of flaps, each flap being integral with the main body of each of the portfolio covers. One flap is positioned at a side of the portfolio cover and the other flap is positioned along a bottom edge of the portfolio cover. Thereafter, the side and bottom flaps are folded in such a manner that the side flap is sandwiched between sections formed in the bottom flap and an expandable pocket is formed without the use of adhesives or other fastening means.

Abstract: A display and printer subsystem for use in a sorting operation with sorting apparatus in which information can be displayed and labels printed for the catagories of materials resulting from the sorting operation is disclosed. The display and printer subsystem includes a microprocessor which develops and sends address, data and external control signals over system buses, a plurality of display units, and a plurality of printer units. Each display unit includes an alphanumeric display module responsive to the application of control, enable, and data signals to write specified characters in specified display positions. Each display unit also includes a logic interface circuit adapted to receive the address signals, the display unit using the address signals to select a particular display module. Similarly, each printer unit includes a printer responsive to data signals, control signals and enable signals for printing alphanumeric data at predetermined media positions.

Abstract: The invention is a cover binder including a one piece cover, a one piece plastic strip adapted to pierce the spine of a book and a means for engaging the strip to the cover, and a method and an apparatus for binding books in the cover binder as by providing a plastic strip with at least one leg, piercing the spine of the book from within by the leg of the strip, passing the leg through the cover and melting the end of the leg to form a button to secure the leg to the cover, and cooling the button by means of a heat conducting die that may simultaneously shorten the cool down of the melted plastic button and emboss a design on the button.

Abstract: A method of making an epidural insertion of a catheter and means for retention therein whereby a double lumen catheter having an air and medication conduit are provided, and the air conduit has a retention balloon at the distal, epidural end and a pilot indicator balloon at the proximal end. The catheter is inserted through a stylet and the balloon is expanded. The stylet (needle) is withdrawn, the catheter temporarily fastened by external means, the balloons deflated, the needle removed, and the epidural balloon reinflated to hold the catheter in place.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a process for the removal of mineral deposits, water stains, rust, algae and other marine residue from hard surfaces, both porous and nonporous, such as ceramics, acrylics, fiberglass, plastics, marble, stainless steel, glass, aluminum, steel and other ferrous and non ferrous metals. Cleaning is effected by applying to said surfaces a viscous or gelled fluid composition containing a mineral-dissolving acid, a lubricant such as glycerin or mineral oil, and a thickening agent such as gelatin or silicon dioxide or mixtures thereof. Optional ingredients may also be present.

Abstract: Asbestos containing materials which have become friable and thus hazardous to health can be rendered non-friable by treatment with a lipophilic material, such as a triglyceride oil having non-polar or slightly polar characteristics. The method of the invention is particularly applicable to the treatment of asbestos-containing roofs which are friable and which, without treatment, would be required to be removed using the stringent, expensive protocol which is specified under the Federal Asbestos Abatement Guidelines for removal of friable asbestos roofs.

Abstract: The accessories of a prime mover (such as an engine) are automatically maintained at a more constant speed with varying prime mover speed using a flat belt driving a variable diameter pulley wherein a fixed diameter pulley attached to the variable diameter pulley is used to drive another belt coupled to the accessories.The variable diameter pulley assembly includes a shaft and a pair of pulley sheaves each having a pair of relatively movably guideway disks with belt engaging elements extending between the pulley sheaves. Mutual angular changes between the guideway disks causes a corresponding change in the effective diameter of the pulley assembly. A speed responsive actuator assembly is employed and includes a housing with at least a pair of springs. The actuator assembly is positioned by a balance of forces including the centrifugal force of the belt drive elements, the compression force of the actuator springs, and the forces due to the belt.