Abstract: A camera steadying device (10) is disclosed which includes a motorized flywheel (14) for creating an inertial moment which tends to oppose sudden movements and vibrations, thereby substantially reducing or eliminating "camera shake." Flywheel (14) is housed within flywheel chamber (30) in main housing (11). A camera mounting platform (12) is attached to housing (11) via an adjustable articulated joint (13). Adjustable articulated joint (13) enables the angle of housing (11), with respect to camera mounting platform (12), to be adjusted such that no portion of camera steadying device (10) appears within the field of vision of an attached camera.

Abstract: An athletic training timer (10) including a selectable time-delay timer (11), a selectable signal duration timer (12), buzzer (14), a power supply (16) for powering the circuit and a remote foot switch (15) which is adapted to be activated by an athlete initiating play.

Abstract: An internally illuminated sphere 10 which will provide portable high intensity light suitable for emergency use, police use, traffic control or other purposes. It consists of a light source 21, a power source 27, and a control which may be internal or external and will provide continuous, intermittent or delayed operation.

Abstract: A diffusing baffle assembly (30) for use in diffusing a fog of sprout inhibiter chemical in the discharge of a potato storage ventilation fan centrally positioned in front of the discharge of fan (11) and having a central plenum (31) and with a plurality of elongated channel shaped radial arms (32) attached to central plenum (31) so as to form radially extending channels for the transport of sprout inhibiting chemical from a fogger receiving ring (38) to the ends of radial arms (32). End caps (34) are provided to close off the ends of the channels of radial arms (32).

Abstract: A double hinged cattle stanchion (10) is disclosed and includes a pair of release stanchions, a "J" shaped fulcrum stanchion (15) and a release stanchion (14), both of which are pivotally attached between a pair of fixed stanchions (13). Fixed stanchions (13) are attached in upright pairs between a horizontally extending top rail (11) and a horizontally extending bottom rail (12). Fulcrum stanchion (15) includes a main elongated portion and a perpendicularly depending leg member. A fulcrum offset member (16) is perpendicularly attached at a midpoint along the main elongated portion and includes a fulcrum bracket (17) at its extending end. Fulcrum bracket (17) provides a pivotal attachment point for release stanchion (14) via a standard pivot bolt (18). The extending end of the depending leg portion of fulcrum stanchion (15) is pivotally attached to a base bracket (20) located between a pair of fixed stanchions (13) on bottom rail member (12).

Abstract: One embodiment of this invention has an electronic circuit which is configured to count the elapsed time in minutes since the initiation of a nursing session. The elapsed time is indicated on a visual display (23) which also includes a right/left breast subdisplay (23d) for indicating the breast from which the baby last fed, which is also the breast to be used when the baby starts feeding again. Breast feeding timer (10) includes a reference clock (11), a clock counter (14), an alarm counter (16), a three digit digital display (23), including a separate right/left subdisplay (23d), an audible alarm (26), and plurality of switches for controlling and initiating stop, start, reset, alarm program, and right/left selection display functions.

Abstract: An improved fishing pole holder (10) for holding a fishing pole while fishing, includes buzzer (28) which is responsive to a tug on fishing line (3) by a fish. Fishing pole holder (10) is constructed from an elongated hollow member (11), a pivot block (17), an elongated ground prod (14), and a sound vibration barrier (31). Pivot block (17) is pivotally attached within elongated hollow member (11) and contains buzzer (28), normally closed momentary push-button switch (29), battery (30), and biasing bolt (25). Pivot block (17) is also provided with a ground prod receiving hole (19) for removably receiving a first end (15) of elongated ground prod (14).

Abstract: A safety cover 10 for automotive service pits 1 is constructed of square cross section hollow support members 11 welded to alternate links of double pitched roller chain segments 15. Cover 10 is divided into two halves wherein each half has support members 11 perpendicularly welded to two lengths of chain 15 at each end of support members 11. Support members 11 are further disposed in parallel spaced relation one to the other. Roller chain segments 15 are longitudinally supported at the top edges of the pit side walls 5 by opposing segments of C-channel 12. U-shaped bends 18 are provided in the lower lip 17 of opposing C-channel segments 12 and are disposed at, at least, one end which is adjacent an end wall 6 of automotive service pit 1. U-shaped bends 18 provide a receiving pocket for receiving the double pitched roller chain 15 and connecting support members 11 when cover 10 is slid into the open position.

Abstract: A safety tank cover clamp 10 has first and second elongated claw members 24 and 25 pivotally attached to yoke member 11. Threaded cylindrical traveler member 17 is treadedly engaged with treaded throughhole 16 in yoke member 11. Upper end 18 of traveler member 17 has handle 20 pivotally attached thereto. Lower end 19 of traveler member 17 supports a pivotally mounted engagement foot 22 for engaging tank opening cover 3. Right and left springs 31 and 32 are each generally centrally attached to one of the elongated claw members. The second ends of right and left springs 31 and 32 are attached to pivotally mounted spring centering bracket 34 which itself is centrally and pivotally attached to yoke member 11.

Abstract: Tennis gauge 10 uses a plurality of adhesive dots 11 and 12 to teach relative positioning of a tennis player on tennis court 1 with respect to the bouncing point of a ground stroked tennis ball. First indicia adhesive dots 11 are positioned along service box centerlines 7 nine feet fore and aft service line 4. Second indicia adhesive dots 12 are attached along the longitudinal service box centerline 7 at points nine feet aft base lines 6. Tennis player uses the adhesive dots to indicate the relative distance behind the bouncing point of a ground stroked tennis ball for the return stroke.

Abstract: A quadrafoldable vehicular windshield sunshade 10 constructed from a pair of planar cardboard segments 11 and 12 each having only folds in the longitudinal direction. Panels 11 and 12 each have a longitudinal length equal to approximately one-half the total length of the vehicle windshield. The panels 11 and 12 are each individually quadrafolded into a compact storage state and can be joined at their two edges 22a and 22b along the longitudinally intermediate lateral centerline by an "H" clip 17, a "U" clip 18, interlocking and overlapping fingers or tabs 25a and 25b, or by simply overlapping two lengthened panels 26 and 27, and securing them behind the rearview mirror 2.

Abstract: An automatic variable speed centrifugal clutch with belt tightening assembly is characterized by even transmission of rotational drive to a pair of belts and includes a rotating spindle and clutch plate having an adjustable centrifugally operable belt tightening mechanism. The belt tightening mechanism includes a clutch drum and a spacer which define recesses for receiving the belts to be driven. Slide rails slidably inserted through slide rail holes in the clutch drum and spacer, and connected at their ends to the clutch plate and spindle flange rotationally interlock the clutch assembly yet allow for longitudinal displacement of the clutch drum and spacer means relative to the spindle flange. As the spindle rotates, the clutch drum presses the spacer against a flange of the spindle to evenly drive the belts while compensating for differences in belt size.

Abstract: A resealable blister package wherein the top planar surface of the blister package assembly is divided into first and second portions by means of a transverse concave indentation formed integrally therein. The first or lower portion of the blister package assembly is permanently attached to a planar base surface, with the second or upper portion being attached at its flanges by use of a resealable adhesive.