Abstract: There is disclosed a window well cover having a base member which has a horizontal and vertical component which is cooperable with the parallel surfaces of the window well, the foundation of the building, and the lower edge of the siding or sheathing of the building to secure the base member in position, the base member having parallel inclined inner sidewalls for receipt of a protective cover securable to the window well foundation.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hot stamping foil assembly, in particular a hot stamping foil, which has spatial decorative or security elements formed in a region-wise manner. An adhesive layer is provided only in a region-wise manner and in matching relationship with respect to the spatial elements to effect transfer of the spatial decorative or security elements or other decorative layer structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for braiding hair in which the apparatus substitutes for the third strand, length or section of hair. The apparatus has a flexible resilient member positioned between two fabric covered elastic members, the hair being passed through one of the elastic members and then braided, utilizing two sections or strands of hair and the flexible resilient member, and once braided, the second elastic member is wrapped around the lower portion of the braid to maintain the braid.

Abstract: A cover for a water pool comprised of flexible waterproof material having a drainage opening positioned therein and a sleeve defining a passageway secured on the cover and in alignment with and intersecting the drainage opening allowing a filter means to be slidably positionable therein for filtering of rain water and melting snow to remove particulate matter, the filter means repositionable or removable for cleaning without the need for removing the cover for the water pool.

Abstract: A controller apparatus and method for executing a plurality of control functions for communication of multimedia articles including voice, audio, text, still image, motion video and animated graphics which incorporates a frame memory system which is compatible with multiple standard or customized coding algorithmic signals such as H.261, MPEG, JPEG, EDTV or HDTV or in multiple incompatible video coding equipment employing different video coding algorithms can now freely communicate with each other, the controller apparatus further including a band width management function for automatically scaling the multimedia article signal to conform to available band width.

Abstract: A drive assembly mounted on the axle of a radio-controlled racing car, the drive assembly comprising in combination, an axle hub having a drive sleeve positioned therein, the drive sleeve having an extending geometric face cooperable with a ring bearing having a complimentary geometric aperture, mounted interiorily of a spur gear mounted on the axle, and a wheel hub having a drive sleeve secured therein having an extending geometric face cooperable with an exterior mounted ring bearing, having a complimentary geometric aperture, both the wheel hub, the drive sleeve and ring bearing mounted exteriorily of the spur gear, the geometrically-extending face of the complimentary drive sleeves cooperable with the geometric apertures of the ring bearing to provide positive, non-slippage rotation to the axle of the radio-controlled car.

Abstract: A metering roll for the application of ink or other liquids and a method of fabricating same wherein the metering roll has a core roll securable to journal bearings and rotatable about the journal bearings, the core roll having a non-porous cylindrical sleeve of heat resistant glass secured about it, the non-porous heat resistant glass sleeve having formed on the periphery thereof, ink capturing cells.

Abstract: A waste digester composter for organic waste in which the organic waste is introduced into a housing member proximate its outer circumference and subjected to vertical agitation and horizontal agitation through a plurality of depending chain drives, the treated organic waste exiting the housing proximate to its center, the treated organic waste now having a character suitable for use as a fertilizer or a soil enhancer to replace humus in depleted soil.

Abstract: A modular valve service box having a modular element cooperative with variable sized valve housings in order to secure variable sized valve housings beneath the ground and provide a conduit for access to same.

Abstract: A valve assembly for steam turbines having an intake valve of spherical section formed by two parallel planar sidewalls of a sphere disposed about the center thereof defining a spherical shaped end wall and formed with a shaft receiving aperture, the valve body formed with a plurality of apertures in a sidewall thereof, and a channel extending between each of the sidewall apertures with a corresponding aperture formed in the spherical shaped end wall, the intake valve rotatable independently about the shaft of the steam turbine for alignment with corresponding intake apertures in a circular steam chest disposed about the spherical shaped end wall of the intake valve.

Abstract: A cover for a water pool comprised of flexible waterproof material having a drainage opening positioned therein and a sleeve defining a passageway secured on the cover and in alignment with and intersecting the drainage opening allowing a filter to be slidably positionable therein for filtering of rain water and melting snow to remove particulate matter, the filter repositionable or removable for cleaning without the need for removing the cover for the water pool.

Abstract: There is disclosed a metal roof support structure comprised of rafter beams, ceiling beams, and internal structural supports, the aforesaid members overlapping in snap-fit interlocking relationship, the intersection points of each of the aforesaid elements being secured by a single fastener. The rafter beams and ceiling beams are comprised of a structural member adapted to interlock with a second structural member of similar construction to form the rafter beams and ceiling beam, each of which presents an "I" beam cross-section when so assembled.

Abstract: A releasable holding element for the attachment of a primary support bar of a full or partial dental prosthesis to the overlaid secondary support bar and artificial teeth, the releasable holding element in the form of a latch pin, elongated in shape, being utilized as the actual electrode for forming the channel for its ultimate receipt in the primary and secondary support bars, the receiving channel forming an acute angle with the axis of the primary support bar and secondary bar in order to provide greater contact area between the releasable holding element and the primary bar and secondary bar.

Abstract: An interactive amusement game and redemption system in which a central processing unit, control panel and plurality of players' desks are interconnected such that the operator of the control panel and the game is aware of the money deposited by each individual player, the number of cards selected by the player and the identity of those cards for play in the game, and the amount of the award to be dispensed and to which player(s), the same information being available to the player at each individual player's position through instantaneous display, the players seeking an award by starting and stopping a random number generator selectively, to match an indicia on the random number generator with an indicia on the player's playing card.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing disengaged, adjacent vinyl siding panels, the repair element having a generally planar body having a top edge of a thickness greater than the bottom edge, the planar body being slightly arcuate in shape, the top edge of the repair element being selectively frictionally engageable with a channel formed on the upper edge of a secured vinyl siding panel, the lower edge being engageable with the channel formed on the lower edge of the disengaged vinyl siding panel so as to resecure it to its adjacent vinyl siding panel.

Abstract: A pool deck protector cooperative with the perimeter coping of the pool to prevent wear and discoloration to the pool deck and pool coping by the tie-down assembly securing the pool cover to a pool cover anchor. The pool deck protector is generally planar with one edge curved under upon the underside of the planar member, the curved edge having a decreasing radius such that it is frictionally engageable in a snap-fit manner with the perimeter coping of the pool to position the pool deck protector in alignment with the tie-down assembly thereby protecting the perimeter coping and immediate pool deck area.

Abstract: A support structure for a dental implant appliance secured to the alveolar bone, the support structure shaped to the curvilinear contour of the portion of the jaw receiving the dental appliance, the support structure segmented by transverse cuts, each transverse cut having a divergent recess on opposing sides thereof for receipt of a complimentary recess plug in cooperation with investment solder to reattach the segments after fitting.

Abstract: A spherical rotary valve assembly for an internal combustion engine of the piston and cylinder type wherein the spherical rotary valve assembly is positioned within a split cylinder head having an upper and lower section such that when secured defines cavities for a rotational shaft having mounted thereon, an intake drum and an exhaust drum for each cylinder, the lower half of the split head having an inlet port and an outlet port in communication with each cylinder, the cylinder head having an intake passageway and an exhaust passageway in communication with the drum cavities in the split cylinder head, the split cylinder head having reservoir cavities positioned adjacent the intake drum and exhaust drum, the intake drum being fed from both sides of the intake drum for the introduction and interruption of fuel/air mixture into the cylinder, the exhaust drum being evacuated from both sides of the exhaust drum thereby evacuating and interrupting the evacuation of exhaust gases from the cylinder, the intake dru

Abstract: A keyboard support assembly for computer keyboards which allows for multiple adjustments by the operator in order to accommodate operators of different anatomical sizes, the keyboard being fully adjustable in height, and angular tilt and providing a palm support in order to obtain a neutral forearm and wrist position thereby eliminating wrist and forearm stress and decreasing the potential for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Abstract: A cushion support for infants for use in cooperation with infant transport apparatus such as car seats, the support apparatus aiding in maintaining the infant's body in a proper posture. The apparatus is a T-shaped cushion member having a plurality of hook and loop fasteners, the T-shaped cushion member conformable to the shape of the car seat or baby seat, the hook and loop fasteners permitting the planar cushion to be rolled and secured to provide for lateral cushion support adjacent the infant's head and to permit the positioning of lateral cushion supports on the baby's sides.