Abstract: The relatively large size seven-segmented numerical display module consists of six peripheral segments having the same shape and size. Each segment is operated by a transmission mechanical gear assembly and a low voltage direct current motor. Only a low energy solar cell and/or battery is required to operate all the segments so as to provide a selected numerical display.

Abstract: The utility tool facilitates the handling of rotisserie spits particularly heated spits during cooking. The tool can be used to carry a spit crosswise or lengthwise. A stepped slot is formed in a projected plate mounted at one end of the tool for engaging the spit crosswise for lifting the latter from a cooking appliance. Another slot is formed in a second projected plate mounted at the second end of the tool to facilitate adjustment of meat forks used on rotisserie spits. An arcuate notch is formed in one of the projected plate to facilitate cleaning of the cooking grill as well as placement of the meat forks into the meat being cooked.

Abstract: The automatic feeder is for dispensing dry pet food. It has a generally rectangular housing having three downwardly sloping platforms located one over another in a zig zag manner. The platforms separate the interior of the housing into a top storage chamber, a middle chamber and a bottom chamber. The bottom chamber has a side dispensing opening. Food pellets in the top storage chamber slide from the top platform onto the middle platform in the middle chamber. The middle platform has a vibration means mounted thereto. The vibration means is actuated for a predetermined time interval to cause an amount of food pellets to transfer from the middle platform into the bottom chamber. The dispensing opening is provided with a vertical pivotal swingable trap door which is normally resting in a closed position due to gravity, but is held tightly shut by a latching device which is actuated for the same time interval while the vibration means is actuated.

Abstract: A golfing scores recorder consists of a generally rectangular case having a plurality of openings formed in a predetermined pattern provided in its front panel and a plurality of depressions of the same pattern formed in the inner surface of its rear panel. A perforable score card is insertable into the case. The score card has a score recording pattern printed thereon which has a plurality of score recording areas in register with the pattern of openings in the front panel of the case. The dimension of the openings in the front panel is sized to permit a golf tee to be inserted therethrough to pierce a mark in the score card to provide a permanent recording of the number of strokes played in each hole of the golf game.

Abstract: The squeegee device is for cleaning both flat and curved surfaces. It has a handle and a squeegee blade assembly mounted together by a rigid coupling bracket to form a rugged joint. The handle can be positioned in one of at least four positions relative to the blade assembly to facilitate either a push and pull cleaning operation or a side-by-side sweeping cleaning operation.

Abstract: The control system is for automatic operation of vehicle lights. It has two distinct switching points corresponding to two predetermined ambient light levels. The first switching point is for turning on the vehicle lights such as after dusk. The second switching point is for turning off the vehicle lights such as after sun rise. The system is free of the chattering problem in common automatic light controls and it is not affected by slight variations in the ambient light condition. It is simple in structure and can be quickly and easily installed in a vehicle. The system includes a timer to delay its actuation momentarily when it is first energized so as to allow full current from the battery to be used for starting the engine. It also includes a temperature compensation to allow for ambient temperature variations.

Abstract: The partition shield consists of a frame which can be mounted to the front seat frame in an automobile. The partition is a collapsible shield slidably mounted to the frame and normally stored in a fan-fold manner in a cross casing in the frame. The shield can be activated to be drawn upwards to form a shield above the front seat backrest to protect the driver from possible attack by some one located in the back seat of the automobile.

Abstract: A battery charging apparatus automatically charges a storage battery to a predetermined voltage level in a rate proportional to the voltage condition of the battery. The charging apparatus is operative only when the battery is properly connected to its output terminals and a suitable alternating current source is present at its input. The apparatus also has means to signal improper reverse polarities connection to the storage battery. A monitoring device is provided in association with the charging apparatus, which is operative to provide a sequential light signal to indicate the voltage condition of the battery.

Abstract: A portable bench frame suitable for precision woodworking particularly in relatively large workpieces is shown. The bench frame comprises a substantially large rectangular frame supported by two pairs of foldable legs. A traverse beam is suspended above the middle longitudinal portion of the bench top. The beam is mounted to two spaced telescopic columns located at the corners of the rear edge of the bench top. The telescopic columns are adjustable to raise or lower the traverse beam with respect to the bench top. A rotatable work table top is removably mounted on the bench top and a plurality of basic woodworking tools such as a rotary saw, a lathe, a drill press may be mounted on the frame so that these tools are conveniently available for performing various woodworking operations without having to remove or re-mount tools. The tools can be arranged such that each tool does not interfere with the working of the other tools mounted on te bench frame.

Abstract: A dispenser for plastic cards is shown, which provides a sanitary protection to the cards yet enables the cards to be dispensed singly. The dispenser comprises a generally rectangular housing having an open bottom. The side panels of the dispenser are all made of transparent plastic material so that the contents are visible. A sliding panel is slidably provided at the open bottom. The sliding panel has a length shorter than the length of the open bottom whereby a free end of the sliding panel is spaced from the lower edge of one side panel of the housing to provide a predetermined gap therebetween. The lower edge of this side panel has a slanted portion sloping upwardly away from said open bottom to provide a guiding opening in the side panel. The plastic cards are fully enclosed by the housing and they may be removed therefrom one at a time through the open bottom and the guiding opening.

Abstract: A holder device is adapted for fastening a spare wheel and tire directly on the roof of an automobile. The holder device, depending on the size of the spare tire, is provided with one or two cables which embrace the spare wheel and tire on the top of the roof in a horizontal position. The ends of the cables are grappled to the roof gutters by permanently connected catches, and the central portion of the cables are drawn in against the hub of the spare wheel by a tensioner so that the spare wheel and tire are securely pressed against its support.

Abstract: The device is for mounting a saw chain firmly and securely for sharpening its cutter elements and for automatically advancing the cutter elements one by one consecutively through a sharpening station for sharpening by the grinding wheels. The holding device includes two pairs of holding finger elements which coact with a back plate to clamp on to the rivets of the cutter elements to be sharpened. The automatic advancing device includes an index finger mounted on a sliding platform which is slidable juxtaposed to the saw chain support. The index finger is operative to abut a selected cutter element and to advance a pair of left hand and right hand cutter elements to the sharpening station in each forward and backward movement cycle of the sliding platform. A pair of positioning plungers are provided to ensure the cutter elements are properly positioned in the shaprening station before they are clamped in place for sharpening by the grinding wheels.

Abstract: A resinous herbicidal composition is provided in the form of a roller. The herbicide may be applied in lawns and gardens without the danger of being spread by wind or washed away by rain or dew. The herbicidal composition comprises a selected chemical herbicide or a number of herbicides homogeneously dispersed in a synthetic wax carrier. The synthetic wax is hard to break down by natural process, thus enabling the herbicides to remain on the weeds to control their growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lawn dart which has an overall weight considerably lighter than metal head lawn darts. The weight of the dart is concentrated at its front head member such that it always provides a desirable flight and trajectory. The dart is comprised mainly of two component parts namely an integral flight shaft portion and a head member mounted at the front end of the shaft. The dart is made of light-weight impact resistant plastics by moulding. The head member is a hollow shell filled with a weighting material such as sand.

Abstract: A log structure for prefabricated log sections suitable for constructing log buildings is shown herein. The log section has a substantially flat longitudinal upper surface. A pair of spaced parallel longitudinal tongues is formed in the middle portion of the upper surface and these tongues extend radially upwardly from the upper surface. Also, two raised platforms are formed on the longitudinal edge portions of the upper surface. The platforms have a substantially flat upper face. The log section also has a flat lower surface with a pair of spaced parallel longitudinal channels formed in the middle portion therein. The channels have a complementary cross sectional configuration equal to that of the tongues and have cross sectional dimensions at equal to or larger than that of the tongues. A center bore is formed throughout the entire length of the log section. A circular groove and two diametrically opposite radial grooves are formed at the end surfaces of the log section.

Abstract: A fully detachable counterbalance device for use in a rotisserie unit is shown herein. The device is fully adjustable to provide weight balance on both sides of the spit such that the spit can be rotated in a uniform motion. The device comprises a yoke member having a U-shaped cross section and comprising two substantially parallel spaced leg portions and a web portion. Two openings are formed in an aligned manner in the leg portions. The distance from each of the openings to the web portion is slightly larger than the width of the spit so that the yoke member is slidably and transversely engageable on the spit in a straddle manner. A weighted short rod member is slidably extensible through the openings after the yoke member is positioned on the spit so that the spit is slidably bound by the yoke member and a portion of the rod. The rod and the yoke member are mounted fixedly on the spit by operating a set screw provided at the web portion of the yoke member.