Abstract: An automatic ski rope rewinding device is presented used to rewind a ski rope when the rope is not pulling a skier. The invention utilizes a standard rope or cord rewinding mechanism which is mounted by L-shaped brackets to the body of the boat. The rewinding mechanism and rope are encased by an outer, waterproof casing. A water removing gasket facilitates removal of water from a rope being rewound and a loop near the attached end of the ski rope is used to directly attach the ski rope to the boat cleat when pulling a skier.

Abstract: A new device and method for preparing bony fish for safe consumption by human beings is presented. The device comprises an endless belt which transports a fillet underneath a series of closely spaced vertical circular slicer blades. A small distance is maintained between the bottom of the slicer blades and the upper surface of the continuous belt so that the fillet is sliced into very small portions but the fillet is not severed completely. Once the fillet has been thus sliced, it may be fried for a period of time. The frying of the fillet, with the flesh of the fish and the bones sliced into very small portions, disintegrates any remaining bones so that the finished product is completely edible for human beings.

Abstract: A pneumatic sensing device is presented which automatically senses the motion of a ball falling into a can. A sensing arm protrudes into the pathway of the dropping ball. When the ball hits one end of the arm, the other end of the arm rotates upward and closes off an exhaust port, creating a back pressure in a proximity switch. The proximity switch then sends a pneumatic signal to a four-way valve that allows the now filled can to move on to the next work station. Also presented is a method of using the sensing arm which uses a regulator and indicator to display when the ball drop station has been energized but the ball has failed to drop.

Abstract: A spinner bait box and storage system is presented which enables a fisherman to conveniently store spinner baits and lures and to arrange them in specific categories. The spinner bait box is rectangular in shape and has front and back vertical side walls and end walls. On the inside of the front and back vertical walls are a number of corresponding projecting ridges which create individual spinner bait packet spaces. The individual spinner bait packets have a stiff back and a pliable clear plastic front which, when connected, form a pocket for spinner baits and lures. Each packet has a mouth at the top for easy insertion of the spinner baits. The spinner bait packets may be arranged in the packet spaces in any suitable manner and categorized by means of a tabbed index card which may also be placed in an appropriate packet space. The spinner bait box may have a hinged and latched lid and carrying handle. The spinner bait box may also be made so as to be placed inside of a conventional fishing tackle box.

Abstract: A deer scarecrow is presented which comprises a main essentially rectangular body with upper collapsable arms. At the upper part of the body is attached a simulated head which may be wrapped around and secured to a suitable limb. Upper arm streamers and lower leg streamers of brightly colored material are attached to the arms and main body. A scent-emitting device is located within a pouch sewn into the main body and a noise-making device is also located in a separate pouch on the main body. When in use, the deer scarecrow would frighten a deer's sense of smell, sight, and hearing. When not in use, the entire device rolls up into a small cylindrical compact unit. The deer scarecrow is highly portable and may be positioned such that the deer are frightened from one area and run into another area where the hunter awaits.

Abstract: An electronic switching system is presented for use by consumers. Inputs are connected to the circuit which detect which input is producing a signal. The circuit then allows that signal to pass through to be reproduced on output speakers. If both of two inputs are "on," producing two signals, the system toggles between the signals thus reproducing a toggling signal at the speakers. The system may also be adapted to accommodate three or more input signals which would then produce either one output if only one is "on" or a toggling output between those inputs that are "on.

Abstract: A self-deploying stabilizing support jack is presented which stabilizes and positions a recreational vehicle or trailer. The support jack comprises a bracket, a two-cylinder, lift arms and a stabilizing sleeve. The lift arms and cylinder are attached to the bracket at separate, offset first and second points so that when the ram of the cylinder contacts the foot of the lift arm, the entire apparatus is raised to a horizontal position. A stabilizing sleeve attached to the lift and surrounding the cylinder stabilizes the the device from lateral movement. An intermediate third pivot point in the lift arm helps reduce stress upon raising. Also provided is an automatically released pressure valve for the cylinder and a signalling device to warn the operator when the support jack is in the deployed position. A safety circuit also automatically raises any support jack that is not in the horizontal safety position should the ignition be turned to the "ON" position.

Abstract: A fish retrieving tool is presented comprising a main frame having a hollow handle, a shaft and a lower stationary jaw; an upper, pivotably attached jaw; a spring for biasing said jaws in a normally open position and a mechanism for closing the jaws when necessary. The upper jaw is biased open by a pair of flat springs. The jaws are closed by operating a lever in the hollow handle which in turn applies a compression force to the upper jaw which over comes the normally open bias of the jaws.

Abstract: A portable lightweight vehicle signal flag and warning light is presented comprising a boom which has at least one pair of opposed lenses and a slotted-block which is pivotably attached to the boom. The slotted-block slips over the vehicle window and the boom may be adjusted by tightening a transverse bolt and wing nut. Between each pair of lenses is a bulb flasher assembly which is connected to the vehicles electrical power by a cord and cigarette plug adaptor. On the the bottom of the boom is a signal flag which can display a variety of emergency or warning messages. The bulbs are made to either blink to light in a sequential fashion.

Abstract: A portable beach headrest is presented having a double u-shaped frame, said frame members being hingedly and collapsibly connected to each other by upper and lower locking hinges. A flexible headrest is secured in between the vertical legs of the frame and a collapsible umbrella is detachably secured to one front vertical leg. To the other front vertical leg is secured either a beverage platform or an adjustable book tray. Friction bumpers are secured to the bottom of the frame to adapt the portable beach lounge for use on non-natural surfaces.

Abstract: A water-saving flushing device for a toilet tank is presented comprising a hollow casing and a rotatably attached pivot-plate secured inside said casing. A first pin pivotably secures an upper latch arm to said pivot-plate arm while a second pin pivotably secures a lower stop arm. A third pin is attached to the pivot plate. A float arm is attached to the third pin by means of a spring. The float arm rises or falls according to the water level in the toilet tank. To effectuate a partial flush, the flushing lever is pushed downward once. The travel of the flushing arm upward is limited by striking the upper latch arm. This limited path also limits the flapper valve to a partial opening only. When the mechanism is thus tripped, the latch arm rapidly recedes into the casing and a lower stop arm is forced outward to stop the downward travel of the flushing arm. As the water drains and then fills, the mechanism re-cocks itself.

Abstract: A sturdy, virtually indestructible mailbox is presented comprising a thick-gauged cylindrical mailbox shell, a top pipe stem, a middle resilient spring stem and a bottom anchor post pipe stem having a circular driving auger. The shell and stems are connected by means of horizontal holes in the pieces through which are inserted first, second and third attaching bolts.The inside of the mailbox shell includes a perforated horizontal letter tray and a spring-ball latch mechanism that contacts an inner horizontal door flange for latching the door of the mailbox.

Abstract: A portable, attachable fishing tackle-box is presented which may be quickly and easily attached to the underside of a standard pedestal fishing seat. The tackle-box assembly comprises a tackle-box with a plurality of drawers and a front cover that is separable into an upper and a lower section. Brackets or other suitable attaching means are provided to secure each section to the underside of a fisherman's seat so that the sliding drawers face outwardly. The relative position of the sections remains constant with respect to the fisherman even when the seat swivels.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable combustion leak tester for water-cooled internal combustion engines. The tester comprises a top cap, a transparent, hollow sightglass attached to the bottom of the cap and a frustro-conical bottom nose-cone attached to the bottom of the sightglass adapted to fit into a radiator inlet. The tester has a longitudinal air-passageway therethrough with a check-ball chamber and check-ball located in the upper portion of the nose-cone. The tester is supplied with water through an upper passageway filled so that approximately one inch of water fills the sightglass. The device is then secured to the radiator filling mouth. If there are pressure leaks from the combustion chamber of the engine into the cooling jacket. When the engine is running, air bubbles can be observed in the sightglass.

Abstract: A combined camp stove or camp lantern fuel tank reservoir cap and pressurizing assembly is presented in which a fuel tank cap body is adapted to include a hollow check-valve assembly base on the top thereof. Into the check-valve assembly base is inserted a check valve assembly. The cap body has an aperture therein so as to be fluidly connected to the base when a compressed air nipple from a hose is inserted into the check-valve assembly. The compressed air flows through the base, past a gasket in the body having a slit therein for air passage and through the body to pressurize a fuel reservoir.