Abstract: An apparatus that projects the horizontal and vertical axis of an object to be aligned for ready sighting by survey instruments is disclosed. The device consists of a v-frame with a rotatable head to which a target platform for mounting a vertical or horizontal scale may be affixed. The v-frame is held on the object and moved about the object until the surveyor can see the target scale without having to remove ancillary equipment that would ordinarily obscure the target. Standard surveying methods may then be used to align the object.

Abstract: A high security, inexpensive and versatile manner of locking firearms within a theft proof gun rack. The apparatus comes in two embodiments for use with long guns or pistols and utilizes a locking bar which locks the firearm within a given partition within the gun rack. The long gun embodiment of the apparatus accepts various sized guns, either in or out of soft gun cases, by using an optional spacer to accept smaller guns within the rack. The apparatus is designed to be mounted to a wall or similar object and, once a firearm is in place and locked, the mounting bolts are unreachable. Protection of the finish of the firearm is afforded by a resilient covering on all parts of the rack which come in contact with the firearm.

Abstract: An improvement to self-cleaning gas filters, gas filter-separators or gas filter-coalescer devices. The improvement reduces the waste of gas during a self-cleaning cycle by a series of mechanical refinements to the internal seals, by improving the manufacturing steps, and by considering gas waste if the internal elements are damaged, during the cleaning cycle, by controlling the reverse gas flow based on differential pressure across the elements that are being cleaned. Some of the improvements are field retrofitable to existing devices whereas other improvements can only be made to the present art during the manufacturing phase.

Abstract: A retrofitable passenger/cargo carrier unit for standard utility golf carts is disclosed. The passenger/cargo carrier unit is designed to be retrofitable to any passenger type golf cart and is mountable to the cart without drilling holes in the cart through the use of adjustable clamps which hold onto existing support tubes found such carts. The carrier unit converts readily between a cargo carrier and passenger carrier which is capable of carrying up to two extra passengers. The passengers are seated parallel to the direction of motion of the cart and passenger additional safety is provided by a rear gate. A "swing-away" clamp is disclosed for use with the passenger/cargo carrier which allows the existing golf bag holder assembly to swing out of the way of rear passengers or cargo; thus assuring the functionality of the carrier. Further a rear canopy for the protection of rear passengers or cargo is disclosed which attaches to the carrier.

Abstract: An oil field Whip-Anchor System, for deviating a well bore, which uses an improved Whipstock incorporating a new setting apparatus and method, attached to a hydraulic or mechanical anchor packer is disclosed. The complete Whip-Anchor System also includes an apparatus and method for retrieving the Whip-Anchor if it is used in well bores which require retrievable well bore deviation tools. The new apparatus reduces the number of whipstock bodies that must be warehoused to three fundamental types which fit all commonly used well bores. The apparatus permits the proper "set" of a mechanical packer without fear of shearing the releasable attachment device currently used in the industry and permits an operator to "bottom hole wash" while setting a mechanical packer in a well bore. The same technique and apparatus are used for both mechanical or hydraulic packers. The system utilizes a slot cut in the face of the whipstock for setting and retrieval.

Abstract: The invention discloses a telescoping shock absorbing apparatus which uses a pair of square tubular members with a rod disposed interiorly and axially within one of the members for transmitting towing force. Two springs are disposed over and connected to the rod and square members to absorb shock resulting from differential movement that would otherwise be transmitted between the two vehicles. The towing vehicle experiences hardly any shock through the connection to a towed vehicle, substantially improving the operating conditions for both vehicles. The disclosure shows how this apparatus may be used on various conventional tow bars and shows how existing folding tow couplers can be improved through the use of the apparatus.

Abstract: A totally enclosed lottery or game card scraper box is disclosed. The box is designed as a simple two-handed portable device which scrapes the opaque covering from game or lottery cards and stores the scrapings within the box. The box seals itself and can be carried on a person without spilling its contents. A second feature offered by the box protects the game or lottery card surface frown inadvertent damage whilst scrapping the opaque covering from the surface of the card.

Abstract: Three versions of a safety syringe are disclosed which can be used as a Pressure Sampler syringe, an Aspiration Sampler syringe, or a regular Hypodermic Injection syringe. The device has a manually retractable needle which withdraws to inside the syringe after use; thus, protecting the user from accidental stabbing by an exposed used needle. The syringe plunger can still function to expel entrained fluids after the used needle is retracted to the "safe" position, which allows the syringe to be used as a blood gas analysis sampler. Additionally the sampler versions of the syringe will completely seal the sampled fluid from the atmosphere, thus assuring no contamination of the sample. The device consists of three basic parts, a retractable needle and seal assembly, a standard syringe barrel, and a modified plunger which stores the retracted needle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for restraining the motion, caused by wind, of hung two dimensional art work when displayed at outdoor exhibitions and fairs. The system consists of a back plane upon which the art work is displayed and a quickly releasable restraining device which easily couples and uncouples to the back plane. The releasable restraining device being almost indiscernible from the art work.