Abstract: A treatment apparatus and system for treating small batches of waste material from a septic tank or holding tank of a portable restroom service truck. The apparatus includes at least one processing tank capable of holding a small batch of waste material. The processing tank is designed to function as a processing tank in which oxidation of the waste material occurs and as a separation tank in which the oxidized waste material is separated into sludge and waste water. The processing tank has an upper section and a lower hopper section with a discharge pipe attached to the hopper section. Viewing ports are manufactured on the front surface of the processing tank which enables the operator to determine the amount of waste material placed inside the processing tank and to view the oxidation and separation processes occurring therein during treatment. A mixer is also provided which is used to mix the waste material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved golf club having an improved one-way hinge which is more durable than hinges used on typical hinged golf clubs. The hinged golf club includes a tubular shaft divided into an upper and lower sections with the improved hinge disposed therebetween. The hinge includes a pair of female and male hinge members pivotally connected together with a transversely aligned pin. Attached over the hinge members is an outer sleeve with acts to keep the hinge members in continuous alignment. The outer sleeve also has a stop surface prevents movement of lower section of the shaft in one direction beyond the longitudinally aligned position. The hinge also includes an optional pair of spring washers disposed on the pin and between the adjacent surfaces of the female and male hinge members which act to provide resistance to pivoting movement.

Abstract: The adjustable leg supported mouse pad designed to enable a user to use a mouse input device directly over his or her upper leg or thigh while sitting. The leg supported mouse pad includes a saddle structure capable of engaging the user's thigh and horizontally aligning a planar mouse pad attached thereto over the user's thigh. The saddle structure includes a rectangular shaped flexible panel with two five-sided support members attached to the top surface thereon on opposite sides of the flexible panel's transverse axis. When the flexible panel is disposed transversely over the user's upper leg while sitting, the support members are repositioned so that their medial planar surfaces are oriented in a substantially horizontal position. The support members are spaced apart on the flexible panel so that a mouse pad maybe supported on two support member's medial planar surfaces.

Abstract: A combined water purification and power generating plant is disclosed having special features designed to maximize the cycle thermal efficiency and salt recovery, with little or no concentrated brine produced therefrom. Using the plant, a volume of salt water is delivered to a plurality of indirect and direct contact feed heaters. Within the direct contact heaters, the salt water is heated and diluted by condensation therein by super-heated steam delivered thereto. Any alkaline salts having reverse solubility characteristics particulate and are filtered therefrom. From the last direct contact feed heater, the diluted salt water is delivered to a plurality of high pressure, high temperature evaporators arranged in a series which are used to further heat, evaporate and filter the salt water in multiple stages thereby improving the plant's efficiency. A steam heater is used to super-heat a steam which delivered to various areas of the plant to heat and evaporate the salt water.

Abstract: A wrist watch wallet is disclosed having a main band with a watch attached to the outer surface thereof. The main band is designed to conveniently store in a concealed manner such items as currency, keys, and event tickets. The main band is made of thin, flexible, fashionable material and has sufficient length so that it may be wrapped in an overlapping manner around the user's wrist. Attached to the opposite ends of the main band are complimentary primary hook and loop connector pads which are interconnected to hold the main band in place around the user's wrist. During manufacturing, a longitudinally aligned full length opening is formed on the rear surface of the main band which allows access to the full length, longitudinally aligned main pocket formed therein. One end of the main band is closed while the opposite end is opened thereby providing a transversely aligned opening into the main pocket.

Abstract: Color transforming art medium compositions are disclosed herein useful in both the fine and industrial art fields. Spectrally transforming ink and paint compositions comprising one or more spectral elements mixed in a 3% to 50% ratio by volume with a pigmented ink or paint art vehicle. The spectral elements comprising various types of ceramic colorant agents. The art medium composition produced is then applied to the surface of a suitable substrate, such as metal, glass or paper. The substrate and composition is then heated or fired at a relatively high temperature during which the substrate and ink or paint composition undergo partial or complete oxidation.

Abstract: A page number indicating bookmarker capable of being selectively attached to a planar surface in a book which enables a reader to record a desired page number. The page number indicating bookmarker includes plurality of digit indicators which may be selectively attached in a side-by-side manner to any planar surface in the book. Each digit indicator is manipulated to record one digit of the desired page number. Each digit indicator includes an elongated body with a set of digits 0 to 9 aligned longitudinally on the top surface thereof. A collar with a central cutout is attached to the elongated body which slides over the elongated body. The central cutout enables the user to view a digit printed on the top surfaced of the elongated body disposed directly below the collar. In another embodiment of the invention, a plurality of digit indicators are used in combination with one topic indicator which enables a user to record the page number of important topics or subjects found in the book.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bicycle seat assembly designed for optimal comfort and riding efficiency. The assembly includes a forward, upward extending, rigid support member adjustably attached to the seat tube on a bicycle. In one embodiment, the support member has an adjustable collar assembly which enables the support member to be attached to a standard seat post which is inserted into the seat tube. A v-shaped, extension arm is pivotally attached to the support member. The extension arm may be rotated between a rearward extending position and a forward extending position. The standard bicycle seat, called a primary seat structure herein, is attached to the top surface of one leg segment of the extension arm with a secondary seat structure is attached to the rear surface. When the extension arm is disposed in the rearward extending position, the primary seat structure may be used for normal riding.

Abstract: A method and device is described for recording and storing handwritten telephone messages. The device comprises a box structure which houses a roll of duplicating recording paper having a top sheet and a continuous bottom sheet. The roll of paper is unrolled in the box structure and across a writing surface visible through the window area on a front cover plate attached over the front portion of the box structure. The user records the message on one of a plurality of message outlines on the top sheet in the window area. The leading edge of the bottom sheet is attached to a sleeve member also housed inside the box structure. A handle is attached to the sleeve member which is used to selectively rotate the sleeve member to collect the bottom sheet thereon forming a collection spool which may be removed from the box structure and stored in a convenient location.

Abstract: A driving cap for forcibly driving a wooden stake or fence post into the ground. The driving cap includes a horizontal hitting surface capable of withstanding the forces exerted manually by a hitting tool, such as a hammer, and an integrally attached sleeve member. The sleeve member has at least three vertical sides which extend downward and substantially perpendicular to the hitting surface. A central passageway is created in the sleeve member which is capable of receiving the top portion of a wooden stake or fence post. During use, the driving cap is placed over the end of the stake and fence post. A bubble level is attached to one vertical side of the sleeve member which enables the user to initially position and to maintain the stake's or post's longitudinal axis in a desired position while driving the stake or post into the ground.

Abstract: A health club sales display having a free weight model attached to a vertically disposed support member capable of selectively holding a sign thereto. In the first embodiment, the free weight model is a dumb-bell replica designed to be placed horizontally on a flat horizontal surface, such as a counter top. The dumb-bell replica includes a left and right hollow weight stacks separated by a bar element. The support member is removably attached to the rear surface of the dumb-bell replica and extends upward vertically therefrom. In the preferred embodiment, the support member is made of rigid, transparent material. A vertically aligned sleeve is manufactured on the support member which enables a sign to slide therein and into a visible location. A slot is manufactured on one or both of the weight stacks which enables cards or tickets to be dropped inside the weight stack. An optional card holder may be manufactured on the support member designed to conveniently hold cards or tickets.

Abstract: An organizing device for holding objects on a vertical surface, particularly well suited for a vertical surface near a bathtub or shower stall. In the preferred embodiment, the device includes a relatively large base member selectively attached to the vertical surface. Suction cups are used to attached the base member in different locations on the vertical surface without causing damage thereto. The base member includes an inner semi-rigid support member and an outer loop connector surface to which a plurality of object connectors may be selectively attached during use. In the preferred embodiment, the object connectors are strap connectors which are placed securely around an object. Each strap connector has a complimentary hook connector surface which enables the strap connector to be selectively attached to the base member while simultaneously attached to the object. By pressing the strap connector into the base member, the user is thereby able to selectively attach the object to the vertical surface.