Abstract: A replacement depressible tab for use on a modular connector when the original depressible tab has broken off. The replacement tab of the present invention is incorporated into a clip having a top wall, two side walls, bottom-wall flanges forming a partial bottom wall and an open back. The top wall of the clip is formed in the shape of a âTâ having a middle tongue section that extends the entire length of the clip and two wing sections. The tongue is sized and configured to fit into the female modular port. The wings are sized and configured to fit over the telecommunications connector with the broken-off tab.
Abstract: A stand for supporting one or more musical instruments that swivels to permit the selected musical instrument to be made available directly in front of the user or in another predetermined selected position and can be locked in position for ready access. The present invention comprises a swiveling support post and a fixed inner support post contained therein. The swiveling support post is selectively locked or unlocked in a desired position through employment of a locking swivel assembly. The locking swivel assembly includes a tension spring whose tension force is employed to exert braking pressure thereby locking the outer swivel post in a predetermined selected position. A foot pedal release mechanism is provided which releases the force on the tension spring thereby releasing the braking pressure and allowing free rotation of the outer swivel post. A folding tripod base portion provides support for the entire assembly and folds for ready storage.
Abstract: An incense burner comprising a base portion and a removable tapered stack portion and which includes an electric fan to disperse incense smoke. The base portion defines a fan retention cavity configured to retain the electric fan. Attached to the top of the electric fan is a vented platform containing a plurality of vents and an incense retainer aperture. An incense retainer retains an ignited stick of incense and is positioned into the incense retainer aperture. A tapered stack which includes a smoke retardant ring is removably positioned on top of the vented platform. The electric fan is switched on thereby causing the incense smoke to present itself in a pleasing manner.
Abstract: A game apparatus for teaching players issues related to investments and the stock market is disclosed. A game board is provided that describes a pathway for player movement thereon. Player movement about the game board is determined according to the roll of a die. The game board includes, playing spaces associated with: 1. players' action of trading commodities; 2. increase or decrease in the value of commodities; 3. ownership of individual companies; 4. extraction of gold from a mine; 5. market rumors; 6. company rumors; market news; 6. company news; 7. stock trading options, and: 8. change in interest rates.
Abstract: A tool rack for securing and transporting lawn edgers formed from steel or other rigid material. The tool rack comprises a central spine, two edger retaining arms, a wheel retaining slot, and a trailer wall retaining means. The edger retaining arms are attached to the central spine and are bent inward toward each other twice. The wheel retaining slot is formed from two parallel pieces of metal and extend from the front surface of the central spine at the bottom thereof. The trailer wall retaining means is located at the top of the central spine and extends from the back thereof.
Abstract: An adjustable foam pillow which allows the user to choose the degree of support provided to the user's head and neck regions. Two column or rod shaped lateral neck bolsters are formed from foam having elliptical cross sections. A central bolster is provided which is also formed from foam. The central bolster includes neck-bolster recesses along the front and back wherein said recesses are sized and configured to snugly retain the lateral neck bolsters. The neck-bolsters indentations include gear teeth receptacles and the neck bolsters include gear teeth which mesh with the gear receptacles. A user can reorient the neck bolsters relative to the central bolster by rotating the neck bolsters. The gear arrangement provides a method of registering the position of the bolsters without permanently affixing them. A stretch terry cloth pillow cover fits snugly around the entire pillow thereby holding the three separate components together.
Abstract: An improved body support or bed pillow. A pillow cover is provided which is formed by sewing together two pieces of material. On the interior face of each of the two pieces of material are sewn a plurality of loops of material. A drawstring is fed through the loops of material from one side of the pillow cover to the other in a zigzag pattern. The body support is filled with granular material such as natural buckwheat. By pulling the drawstrings taut, the pillow is segmented into two distinct sections; one section may be utilized to support the head and neck of the sleeper and the other to support the body. The drawstrings are held in their tightened positions by tying them together or by proving a common drawstring brake thereby defining a neck roll portion of the body support.