Abstract: A modular shelving interconnection assembly is disclosed. The assembly has two (2) substantially upright, spaced-apart side panels with holes extending through their lateral surfaces at approximately equal distances from their bottoms. Tabs of shelf support units extend through the holes in the side panels. Pegs in the shape of split, truncated cones extend through the holes in the tab on the outside of the panels, and cooperate with the holes in the tabs and the outside surface of the panels to secure the shelf-support units to the panels. The modular assembly may be repeated in the direction of the shelf support unit to extend it to a wall-length shelving unit.

Abstract: A hypodermic appliance for facilitating a one-handed uncapping and recapping of hypodermic apparatus and the like. An appliance separate from the hypodermic apparatus includes an elongated tapered opening in a plate through which a needle-covering sheath of a hypodermic apparatus is placed. The tip of the sheath abuts a tip holder which provides a fulcrum point for rocking the hypodermic apparatus from the wider portion of the opening to the narrower portion of the opening and vice-versa. The sides of the sheath are gripped in the narrower portion of the opening, whereupon the needle may be withdrawn from the sheath leaving the sheath lodged in the appliance. After using the hypodermic apparatus, the needle is reinserted by the use of only one hand into the sheath, and then the capped hypodermic apparatus is rocked to the wider portion of the opening and withdrawn from the appliance.

Abstract: A shrink wrap gift package is disclosed. A piece of shrink wrap film encloses a gift item. Excess shrink wrap film extending from the piece of film enclosing the gift is formed into body parts of humans, animals and plants. This way, the package creates a caricature of the human, animal or plant. A face decal may be placed on the outside surface of the package to emphasize the caricature. Also, a card for a message may be attached to the package.

Abstract: An electronic audible warning device (10), which includes a power source (18), a motion detector (401), a pleasant tone generator (100, Q1, Q3), a loud piercing tone generator (100, Q1, Q2) and a remote push button activation switch (19) is disclosed. Signaling device (10) provides two distinct features, each responsive to remote activation switch (19). A single depression on push button switch (19) will sound an unobtrusive, pleasant sounding two second pulsating warning tone. Two consecutive pushes on push button (19) will sound an attention-getting pulsating signal, similar to the backup beeper on commercial trucks, which will continue to sound until button (19) is pressed again. An additional feature is provided which is responsive to a motion detector (401). Here, a loud, piercing tone is sounded whenever a bicycle (1) or similarly attached article is moved. The alarm is activated and deactivated via an electrical key switch (402) which is installed directly in main housing (11).

Abstract: The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 13 is formed on the upper surface of generally concavo-convex flange 12 and protrudes axially therefrom. A plurality of traction ribs 15 are formed on the bottom traction surface of concavo-convex flange 12. While the ribs 15 may be present in a variety of configurations, they are preferably triangular ridges arranged in a radial fashion emanating from the center of concavo-convex flange 12.

Abstract: The invention is a thermistor comprising a thermistor element, a fixed product of a resistive film on an axial surface of the thermistor element and a conductor material on the terminal surfaces of the thermistor element. The fixed resistive film extends to the peripheral edges of the axial surface, thereby influencing conductance from the thermistor element except at its terminal ends.

Abstract: Embodiments of a removable luggage cover are disclosed, each for protecting a piece of luggage from damaging and dirty environments. The luggage cover is a piece of durably woven fabric held on the luggage either by being directly attached to the luggage with clips or buckles or by enveloping the luggage and being clipped or buckled together. No zipper for an envelope nearly completely enclosing the luggage is required. The luggage cover allows access and use of the luggage handle while the cover is in place, and is adjustable to luggage of different sizes and shapes.

Abstract: A shaped sugar cane product for use as chopsticks, garnish sticks, stir sticks and snack sticks is made from sugar cane stalks. The method comprises billeting the stalks into desired lengths for the sticks, and then pressing the billets lengthwise against a cutter comprising a grid of intersecting cutting blades to produce finished sticks.

Abstract: A sonic archery beacon (10) is disclosed which employs a circuit (21) carried by an arrow (1) which includes an audible signal generator being configured to mimic the sound of a naturally occurring insect, bird or the like. Circuit (21) is activated by an inertia switch (22) which is responsive to a drastic change in acceleration such as that experienced when an arrow impacts with an object, animal or the ground. The audible signal generator implements an oscillator (23) in combination with a miniature speaker or piezo electric transducer (24) having an output which mimics a cricket. Magnetic/mechanical inertia switch (22) has a magnet (32) slidably positioned within a tube (26) having ferromagnetic objects (34 and 35) at both ends of tube (26). When the magnet (32) is positioned at one end of the tube against the pair of and will close in response to the magnetic field of magnet (25) when the magnet is positioned at that end.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus (10) for cataloging or dividing a given field, under irrigation by an irrigation system (100), into a plurality of zones which can be monitored for irrigation water and chemical requirements and then, delivering by way of the irrigation system, the appropriate amount of irrigation water and/or chemicals to each zone as so defined. Each of the sprinkler assemblies (105) is independently controlled by a solenoid operated valve (16), responsive to a control module (15). The control modules (15), in turn, are electronically interconnected with a data acquisition and control unit (12) which is capable of sending to the control modules (15) coded signals for either activating the sprinkler head (105) or deactivating each individual sprinkler head (105).

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle top cover are shown and described, each having a roof panel and two flexible side panels that form a vehicle-top shape and a means for holding down the rear of the vehicle top cover on the vehicle. The roof panel covers most of the front window, roof, and back window, and is held down on the front window by the windshield wipers or, optionally, is tied to the wipers. The side panels extend from the roof panel and are shut in the vehicle doors to secure the cover to the vehicle and to hang down inside the vehicle interior along the inside of the side windows. The rear edge of the vehicle top cover may be held down by a flap or a weighted flap that is shut in the trunk or by a weight attached to the rear edge of the vehicle top cover that lies on the outside of the vehicle. The flap may also be a stuff bag which is turned inside out and stuffed with the roof panels and side panels for storage.

Abstract: An infant entertainment and development device (10) is disclosed which in its preferred embodiment includes a sliding inclined bed (11) which has a stationary perpendicularly disposed kick board (25) positioned at the lower foot end of the bed (11). The infant (1) is secured to the inclined carriage bed (11) using traps (19) attached to a cushion (18) which is in turn attached to the upper surface (12a) of the bed (11). The carriage bed (11) is slidably secured to a main frame (22) which includes an inclined base board (23). The carriage bed (11) is attached to the base board (23) using ball bearings (24). The inclined base board (23) is supported by a main frame incline support (29) which can be of adjustable height to adjust the angle of incline of the sliding carriage bed (11). A positive reinforcement sensory signal generator (30) is attached between the carriage bed (11) and the base board ( 23).

Abstract: A fly rod and reel combination (10) is disclosed which includes an elongated arcuate reel positioning member (16). Fly rod (11) is provided with a hollow butt end (13) and a hollow cylindrical extension (19) having a set of male threads (20) on its outside surface. Fly reel (28) is attached to a second end (25) of an elongated arcuate reel positioning member (16) which has a positioner extension member (18) attached to a second end. Positioner extension member (18) is sized and shaped to be frictionally received by cylindrical extension (19). A stop flange (22) is radially attached around the first rod attachment end (17) of the elongated arcuate reel positioning member (16) between it and positioner extension member (18). Flange (22) prevents the rod attachment end of the elongated arcuate reel positioning member (16) from entering into the hollow cylindrical extension (19) when positioner extension member (16) is engaged therein.

Abstract: A polyhedron composting container (10) is disclosed having an access door panel (15) and interior turning tines (18). The polyhedron composter (10) is advantageously manufactured from identical equilateral triangles which can snap or fasten together by bolts or the like. Vents (20) are provided either in the individual panels (11) or by hollow tines (18), or both. Here composter (10) is manufactured in the shape of a isocahedron to facilitate aeration through easy turning and further to simplify loading and unloading of composter (10).

Abstract: The invention is a dual reel cord take-up device for flat wire cable which has a generally semi-cylindrical upper and lower case half which snap together over a dual-purpose shaft to make two compartments. The first compartment is a cord take-up compartment which is divided in two by a slotted rib on the shaft in that compartment. Flat wire cable is received in both sides of the compartment through apertures in the walls of the compartment. In the second compartment is a flat coil spring fixed on its outside end to a generally cylindrical spring cup within said compartment, and fixed on its inside end to the dual-purpose shaft in that compartment. The spring cup is biased against rotation except to tighten the spring, so the shaft is continually under tension to rotate and retrieve the cable into the take-up compartment.

Abstract: A mounting bracket (10) for attachment to a top or side trim piece of a vehicular dashboard center console (28). Said bracket (10) is formed of elongated attachment plate (12) to which is attached mounting plate extension (18) which positions mounting plate (20) alongside the center console so that attached equipment such as a cellular phone does not obscure or impede access to audio equipment and climate controls held in the center console.

Abstract: The invention is an electric pickup for stringed instruments comprising an isolated bridge and a hollow coil suspendedly held beneath the strings. A fixed, adjustable member suspendedly holds a magnet within the hollow center of the coil, or suspendedly holds the coil with its hollow center around a magnet. Also, the invention is an improved electric fiddle stick employing this electric pickup.

Abstract: A horizontally oriented mortar mixing drum 11 fabricated of polyethylene material having an elemental cylindrical segment opening through which mortar materials to be mixed may be deposited into or poured from. A perimeter frame having base elemental frame member 15, diametric wall frame members 16 and polyethylene grate 20 is provided for enhancing resistance to torsional stress on drum 11. Wear resistant liner 12 and side panels 13 and 14 cover the interior surface of drum 11. Paddle shaft 18 is rotatably and axially supported within drum 11 and has paddle stubs 28 attached to and extending radially therefrom. Polyethylene mixing paddles 19 are sleeved onto paddle stubs 28 to complete improved mortar mixing drum assembly 10.