Abstract: A golf club head with an internal power shaft that extends along the target line. In a high volume club head embodiment above 250 cm..sup.3, constructed of a low modulus alloy compared to stainless steel, the power shaft has a preload, or static compression, to increase the modulus of elasticity of the head and ball striking face. This preload technique is expanded in another embodiment into a semi-customized line of golf club woods, where the club head modulus of elasticity increases with the golfer's club head speed by progressively increasing preload in the club head line. The power shaft is press-fitted into the rear of the ball striking face to reduce bonding and welding difficulties in joining the power shaft to the ball striking face. The modulus of the face wall and the power shaft is enhanced by casting or welding the sole plate of the club head along an axial extent directly to the outer surface of the power shaft thereby increasing its columnar strength.

Abstract: A decorative holiday figurine convertible by the consumer to a snow mold for molding snow into shapes conforming to the interior of the figurine. The figurine is manufactured so the consumer can remove portions of the figurine for loading snow and separating the figurine into hinged halves so the mold can be removed after snow molding is complete. The figurine has an associated colorant system that allows the snow molder to inject colorant in selected areas through the mold.

Abstract: A recliner chair assembly with a vertical lift that raises the seat back that in turn tilts the seat. The lower end of the back is tracked to cause the back to recline and also to shift the seat horizontally and vertically. Horizontal movement of the seat causes movement relative to the chair arms and ottoman extension and retraction.

Abstract: A greeting card with a rupturable tissue paper confetti package that spews confetti when opened by the surprised recipient. The confetti package is mounted on the inside of one of the card leaves and a water soluble transparent adhesive aligned on the other leaf is activated by moistening and then pressing it into bonded contact with the confetti package. Giver instructions are optimally positioned underneath the transparent adhesive.

Abstract: A universally movable electrical fixture having a ball carrying base and cooperating electrical fitting carried socket with a unique tab projection that rides in a circumferential slot in the ball shaped to permit free swinging movement of the electrical fixture while limiting the rotational movement of the fixture to about 130 degrees to minimize electrical conductor twisting.

Abstract: A slide guide for a removable computer drive module that permits the module to float as a self aligning connector engages. A computer housing has tracks that guide the module as it is inserted and release the forward end of the module just before the connector engages alignment pins that align the connector as it engages.

Abstract: An installation mechanism for a removable computer drive module with a handle operated automatically engaging dual rack and pinion device. The pinions are carried by the handle which is pivotally mounted adjacent a module receiving opening in a console. The module carries a pair of rails that have the rack gears formed integrally at one end. After the handle is pivoted to an upward position, the module is inserted into the console and pushed forward engaging the handle pinions. Further pushing on the module causes driving engagement between the racks and the pinions forcing the handle to pivot downwardly. The connectors between the module and the console are engaged by grasping and rotating the handle further downwardly driving the module further into the console.

Abstract: A multiple purpose cable assembly for locking and alternatively carrying skis and poles, with a first cable section having eyelets at both ends and a second shorter cable section connected to one end of the first cable section with an eyelet at its distal end, the short cable section defining a fairly tight loop around the skis in both locking and carrying modes, and longer cable section defining a short loop around the skis and a handle in the carrying mode, and a long loop around the skis and an immovable object in the locking mode.

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing toilet paper holder and roll dispenser for residential use that includes an enclosed vertical tubular body that receives the rolls, with a bracket adapted to fit over the top rim of a conventional residential toilet tank under the tank cover without the need for any special fasteners or wall damage. An actuator rod is slidable in axial slots in the body to shift the rolls upwardly so that the top roll may be easily removed, and the rod may be locked in any desired position by simply rotating the rod 90 degrees.

Abstract: A wire mat turf and soil protector that covers newly repaired soil areas to prevent animals, and particularly dogs, from digging holes, and also supports the soil and turf during grass regrowth.

Abstract: A support assembly of general utility that permits linear and rotational adjustability of the article supported including several angularly related hexagonal threaded rods interconnected by support blocks having transversely disposed rod receiving bores therein. The hexagonal configuration of the rods permits the blocks to be angularly located in any of six positions with respect to each rod, and clamping lock nuts threaded on the rods compress the blocks around each rod.

Abstract: A miniature wind sock assembly adapted to be coiled and inserted into a small plastic display container. The wind sock is supported on a spring mast in turn fixed to a spring base bracket that is designed to be attached either to standard bicycle handlebars or to standard adjustable headband hats.

Abstract: A servo-motor assembly for a machine slide having a rack and pinion drive that includes a servo-motor support with a pinion carrying output shaft all totally supported by and cantilevered on a pair of normally flat parallel springs that bias the motor support and pinion toward the rack to eliminate backlash.

Abstract: A plurality or kit of brace assemblies for a carpet stretcher of the type having a carpet gripping head supported by a plurality of elongated telescoping tubular sections that are adjustable to vary the effective length of the head from a fixed support. Three interchangeable brace assemblies are provided, each of which may be substituted by the installer for the standard wall engaging foot on the end telescopic section. Each of the braces is adapted to fit around a fixed discrete vertical support commonly found in areas where carpets are installed such as support posts. All the brace assemblies include a "U" shaped retainer and a tubular base. The largest of these brace assemblies includes a U-shaped arcuate retainer that is adapted to fit around and grasp one of the cylindrical support posts in the carpet installation area. This retainer has a non-pivotal connection to a base that snaps in the telescopic tubular sections of the stretcher.

Abstract: An opening pivot mechanism for a window or any type of closure that permits the closure to be opened in three directions from a single operator that includes three actuator rods with integral cylindrical bosses that define two pivot pins on each of three axes for slotted hinges carried by the closure. The actuator rods are simultaneously reciprocated by the operator through a series of links to position one of the rods with its pivot pins in their associated hinges thus defining the selected pivot axis, and to position at the same time reduced portions on the other two actuator rods in the remaining hinges so these rods can pass through the slots in their hinges during opening movement of the closure.

Abstract: An optical pattern tracing system of the type having a tracing head with a scanner that projects a photocell onto a pattern in a closed path and provides two signals for each complete path across a line with an approach control for driving the tracing head toward the pattern-line that permits the operator to preselect either clockwise or counterclockwise tracing. The tracing head approach control includes circuitry that selectively blocks the first or the second pulse from the photocell and then terminates the blocking function shortly after the line is reached. An improved line detector is also disclosed that detects the true center of the line to be traced, and a dual pulse detector is also provided that assures that the scanner is fully locked onto the line prior to switching from manual to automatic control.

Abstract: A spin-casting rod and reel assembly that has a rod with a top guide pivotally mounted between the rod butt guide and the handgrip on the main rod to impart intermittent motion or "jerking" to the line and lure during line pay-in. The jerk-rod is spring biased to an inactive position parallel to and closely adjacent to the main rod with its top guide adjacent the main rod's butt guide, and is moveable to an active position by the fisherman's manual hand manipulation with the jerk-rod top guide spaced considerably from the butt guide to accelerate line and lure pay-in intermittently.

Abstract: A switch assembly having a single plunger that sequentially actuates electrically independent terminal contacts such as found in a speed control and brake light switch adapted to be actuated by an automobile brake assembly. The switch has a reciprocable plunger with a conductive ferrule on its end that actuates one set of terminal contacts and an intermediate cylindrical cam that operates another set of terminal contacts. A cover is positioned over an opening in the housing and it has a first integral yolk projection that surrounds a reduced shank on the plunger to maintain the plunger within the housing which permits the plunger to be inserted from outside the housing during assembly, and it also has an integral slotted projection that fits over one set of terminals to secure these terminals within the housing.

Abstract: A fluid choke for controlling fluid flow, such as condensate draining from a high pressure steam line, that does not require the use of any separate filters and constructed entirely from a section of bar stock including a reduced diameter inlet section having a small orifice extending axially therethrough with a plurality of radially extending openings from the orifice to its outer diameter to prevent the accumulation of foreign matter in the orifice, and a larger diameter outlet section having a larger diameter and longer orifice extending axially therethrough communicating with the inlet section orifice that serves to provide a pressure drop permitting the inlet section orifice to be somewhat larger in diameter, further reducing the possibility of foreign matter accumulation in the inlet orifice section and also reducing the amount of flashing in the inlet section.