Abstract: A collapsible luggage carrier has a support frame and at least one support arm attached to the support frame. There is a tubular axle sleeve member attached to the support arms and a rear axle in and extending beyond opposing ends of the axle sleeve member. A rear wheel is rotatively attached to each end of the rear axle. A lower handle member is rotatively connected to the rear axle and is adjacent the opposing ends of the axle sleeve member. An upper handle member is slidingly and lockingly connected to the lower handle. A handle locking member is releasably secured to the lower handle member and to the upper handle member. The handle locking member has a first bar and a second bar opposing the first bar. A cross member of the lower handle member is placed within a first channel to releasably grasp the lower handle member and each of the side bars of the upper handle member are placed in the second channels to releasably grasp the upper handle member.

Abstract: The invention consists of a ring that surrounds a vertical post or tube extending from a table, at least one, adapter connected to the ring and an extension arm connected to the adapter. At least three arms are rotatably connected to the extension arm proximate the adapter. One arm contains a cup holder, another arm contains arcuate recesses for securing hand utensils and another is a fiat arm for holding a napkin. The extension arm contains a telescoping arm that extends with an arcuate finger to hold a plate. When brought into alignment with the extension arm the arms nest and have the capability of folding up against the vertical post.

Abstract: A Combination Grill Wok Barbeque has a circular steel plate with legs to raise the surface to table height. A post extends from the top surface and receives a tube sealed at one end. A steel ring is attached to the tube at one point on its circumference and is co-planar with the plate. The ring is designed to accommodate either a grill or a wok and support it over a heat source on the plate. The heat source may be either a propane burner or a charcoal fire in which case a wind shield is attached to the edge of the plate.

Abstract: A table sized hockey-type game has a frame attached to the base. The frame defines a playing area bearing indicia designed to resemble a hockey rink. There are goal and goal tending placed on each end of the playing area. There are four removable legs attached to the bottom of the frame. The game has a moveable game piece and a number of sticks. The length of the sticks may be adjusted as the player desires. Play is commenced by placing the game piece in play and attempting to bat it into the goal The game may be played by four to six players, and ends when one team reaches a predetermined number of goals.

Abstract: The invention is a connector for square tubing used in a system of construction and includes many designs but all having a plurality of orthogonal arms connected at a common point and including a wedge block at the end distal from the common point. The arm and wedge block have complementary sloping surfaces that expand the wedge block as it is moved up the slope by a draw bolt which enters the side wall of the arm, crosses the primary longitudinal axis of the arm and exits proximate the opposed wall where it engages the wedge block. The expanded wedge block secures tubing in place over the arm to the arm. The hex head draw bolt is recessed in the arm of the connector.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting fluids has a base member, a container support member, a fluid conduit platform on the container support member and a plurality of telescoping leg members connecting the base member to the fluid conduit platform. A support extension is on the base member. A plurality of flexible headers is removably inserted through a plurality of ports in the fluid conduit platform. A container chamber is removably connected to each of the flexible headers. The container chamber has an anti-contaminant cover hingedly attached thereon. A flow pipe is connected to each the headers and a flow manifold is connected to the flow pipes. A transfer valve is connected to one end of the flow manifold. A flexible flow direction pipe releasibly connects to the transfer valve. A plurality of wheel gear access ports is in the base member. A wheel gear member is in each of the plurality of wheel gear access ports and a hinge plate is on each of the wheel gear members. A locking extension is on the hinge plate.

Abstract: The invention consists of a plurality of hinged panels including side rails where the panels on each end are shorter in length than the panels between them. The panel on one end is shorter in length than the panel on the other end. Both end panels are tapered in thickness and in with. The top surface is covered with projects forming rectangular cavities with the top of the long sides higher at the ends than in the mid-section. The bottom surface includes fasteners for removably attaching cleats for gripping slippery surfaces. A variety of cleats are proposed for securing the mat under different conditions. Bracing arms are provided to support the mat in an upright position when it is used as a highway warning marker. The mat is brightly colored for daytime use and the side rails and bracing arms are covered with light reflective material for use during the hours of darkness. The panels are so hinged that one half will fold over the remaining half without interference for storage.

Abstract: An adapter for the three point hitch on an agricultural tractor for lifting and transporting the header of a combine harvesting machine comprising a frame with appropriately positioned hitch pins for engaging the three point hitch and an upper frame member adapted to engage the feed opening in the combine header housing and a pair of bumpers on a lower frame member to stabilize the header when it is lifted or transported.

Abstract: The invention is a small funnel that is adapted to engage the oil filler port on and internal combustion engine. The funnel is intended to be permanently installed and includes a cover for preventing the entry of dirt into the engine. The small diameter end is shaped to replace the manufactures cover. The walls of the funnel near the small diameter end are pleated to allow the wide mouth end of the funnel to tip to pressure and make adding oil to the sump more convenient and eliminate oil spillage.

Abstract: A clamping strap for use particularly in a fabricating process of wood, metal or plastic includes a strap for encompassing the work piece and a folded adjuster plate in the strap, having a threaded eye bolt and wing nut to vary the distance between the legs of the adjuster thereby changing the force applied to the work piece by the strap. The adjuster will allow discrete changes in the force applied.

Abstract: A storage container, for a paint roller sleeve, has a flexible resilient tubular housing for removably storing the sleeve therein. The tubular housing has a sealed end and an open end distal the sealed end. A chamber is located in the tubular housing to receive the sleeve. There is an inner wall, surrounding the chamber, in the tubular housing. A plurality of sleeve retaining bosses are attached to the inner wall at preselected points. At least one circumferential paint wiping ridge is formed on the inner wall. There is an outer wall on the tubular housing. At least one anti-rotational stacking member is attached to the outer wall. The anti-rotational stacking member has a rectangular circumferential outer surface. A sealing cap is removably attached to the open end of the tubular housing and there is an indicia surface on a top surface of the sealing cap. The sealing cap may be threadingly attached to or snapped onto the open end of the tubular housing.

Abstract: An attenuating circuit for attenuating commercial interruptions in an audio signal, the audio signal including at least a first channel audio signal and a second channel audio signal; the attenuating circuit including a first audio channel detection circuit and a second audio channel detection circuit, each of the audio channel detection circuits including a low pass filter mechanism for receiving the audio signal and for passing only low frequency components of the audio signal, with the low frequency components being beneath a determined frequency; a low frequency comparator circuit for generating a low frequency detection signal whenever the amplitude of the low frequency components exceed a first threshold value; a high pass filter mechanism for receiving the audio signal and for passing only high frequency components of the audio signal, the high frequency components being above the determined frequency; and a high frequency comparator circuit for generating a high frequency detection signal whenever the

Abstract: The invention is a ground spike for securing ground covers, including beach towels and blankets in place. The invention consists of a pointed stake with longitudinal channels and a cap containing a pair of oppose spring biased arms that pivot and end in oppose jaws with serration for gripping a towel or blanket. An area on the surface of the cap contains grooves for ease in gripping the cap during insertion and removal from the ground.

Abstract: A trailer for transporting boats including a hitch, a frame including a pair of parallel side rails, a cradle and an axle with wheels, the improvement comprising a rear cross member with arms that will rotate about a bolt in the frame and drop down for unloading or loading a boat. In the raised position a support arm is attached to the cross member and may be elevated to engage the final drive area of an outboard motor in a yoke fixed to the end of the support arm.

Abstract: The invention is an educational device for children which is intended to teach children to be neat and orderly as well as color identification and left/right identification. It consists of a container supported in a stand or wall mount. The container is divided into at least two cells identified by color or indicia that lets children imagine that they are feeding a creature when they put an article into the container. The container may be formed from a flexible elastic or stretch material which will cause the creature to give the appearance of becoming fat as it fills up.

Abstract: A new oil recovery system comprising a collection container, a cover that is removably affixed to the container and an elongated tubular member that is connected to the cover and contains a number of collection ports adapted to receive new oil containers. The collection ports are in two styles, one for center spout containers and one for offset spout containers. The collection ports are located on only one side of the tube thereby allowing the invention to be used and stored in close proximity to a wall or other vertical surface.