Abstract: An electrical wall plug outlet enclosure and safety device wherein a face plate is detachably mounted to the wall over the electrical wall plug outlet and in turn generally rectangular but tapered cover is detachably mounted to the face plate to prevent touching of the prongs of an inserted electrical plug and to prevent the insertion of an object, especially a metal object, into the electrical outlet when a plug is not inserted. The cover further has openings at opposite ends for passage of an electrical cord or cords attached at one end to an electrical plug and at its other end to an electrical appliance. The face plate has flexible wings or tabs extending horizontally outwardly from the approximate mid-portion of the face plate for engagement with longitudinally extending slots or openings formed on opposite sides of the cover to detachably secure the cover to the face plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for attachment over a hub of a vehicle wheel to prevent its rotation and prevent the wheel from being removed from its axle. The apparatus has a generally triangular shaped shell having an upper and lower triangular plate spaced apart by a series of vertical pins. The apexes of the triangular plates have openings formed therein for receiving one end of a hooked rod. The other ends of the hooked rods extend through the shell and are held in place by the vertical pins and a locking screw-threaded nut-sleeve locking assembly. The hooked ends of the rods engage the circumference or tread of the tires and are held firmly in place by tightening the locking screw against the rods. A padlock secured to the assembled device through the sleeve of the locking device prevents tampering with the apparatus when in place on a vehicle wheel.

Abstract: An electrical wall plug outlet enclosure and safety device wherein a face plate is detachably mounted to the wall over the electrical wall plug outlet and in turn a generally rectangular but tapered cover is detachably mounted to the face plate to prevent touching of an inserted electrical plug and to prevent the insertion of an object, especially a metal object, into the electrical outlet when a plug is not inserted. The cover further has openings at one end for passage of an electrical cord or cords attached at one end to an electrical plug and at its other end to an electrical appliance. The face plate has slots formed in or near its vertical edges for engagement with flanges formed on opposite sides of the box-like cover to detachably secure the box-like cover to the face plate.

Abstract: A device to be used in conjunction with oxygen cylinders or other gas cylinders which will sound a warning and/or flash a light when the gas supply is running low and the cylinder is in need of replacement. A pin is inserted through a lens which normally is placed over a gas gauge dial wherein the gauge dial has a standard indicator arm which moves when the pressure decreases. When the indicator arm moves, normally in a counterclockwise direction, it will make contact with the pin when the level in the tank has been reduced to a point where it should be replaced. This will then complete an electrical circuit which would cause an alarm to sound and/or a light to flash. The circuit comprises essentially two lead wires each connected to a battery with one of the leads connected to a metal part of the regulator and another lead connected to the pin associated with the gauge.

Abstract: An outrigger fishing rod holder for mounting in or on the hull of a fishing vessel for holding a fishing rod in a fixed position until a catch is made. The device comprises a tubular member for fixedly holding the fishing rod and the tubular member in turn is pivotedly mounted in a generally U shaped holding bracket. The U shaped member in turn has a tapered mounting bracket attached to it for securing same to a mounting plate on or in the hull of the fishing vessel. The U shaped supporting bracket has a semicircular cut out portion which allows the tubular member to pivot after a catch has been made.

Abstract: A mechanical shock and sway arrestor to be interposed between piping, related equipment and a stationary support, the parts of which are constructed and arranged to automatically change the effective length of the arrestor in response to thermally induced movements of the piping and to subtantially instantaneously convert the arrestor into a rigid strut in the event that the piping is subjected to shock-loading or vibration of substantial amplitude.The arrestor includes a housing for a ball screw and a ball nut threaded over the ball screw or equivalent acme screw. The ball screw is resiliently mounted and has a flywheel secured thereto centrally diposed between two clutch plates which engage the flywheel when the screw moves in response to movement of the piping thereby effectively arresting such motion and altering the effective length of the arrestor.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a bristle head and handle wherein the bristle rows are curved from front to back and wherein the handle is both bowed and also curved in a direction opposite to the curve of the bristles enabling the brush head bristles to make direct contact with the teeth and gum lines simultaneously.

Abstract: A musical instrument combining a modified portion of a tenor saxophone with a modified portion of a soprano saxophone joined together by means of a bracket whereby one of the two instruments can be moved relative to the other to obtain proper alignment whereby the two instruments can be played simultaneously. Each of the two instruments is provided with its own mouthpiece whereby a musician may play two notes simultaneously. Each instrument is also fitted with a trumpet bell outlet.

Abstract: A spring loaded, axially slidable, adjustable coupling adapted at one end to fit over a drive means shaft, such as a motor, and adapted at the other end to fit over a driven shaft, such as a pump shaft, wherein this end can receive shafts of varying diameters. The device comprises essentially a hollow cylinder adapted at one end to fit over a drive shaft, a coil spring disposed in the cylinder, a groove formed in the cylinder for nearly its entire length, a second groove formed in the cylinder for nearly its entire length and located 180.degree. from the first groove, a locking device which extends into the two (2) grooves for positioning and holding the spring, and a second cylinder slidably disposed in the first cylinder for compressing the spring. The end of the second cylinder distant from the spring is adapted to fit over driven shafts of various diameters.

Abstract: A piece of portable exercise equipment having essentially two axle and wheel assemblies wherein each axle and wheel assembly has a hollow cylinder, a threaded rod extending through the cylinder, two wheels with nuts for securing the wheels to the threaded rod, and, an "S" shaped hook disposed about each end of the axle. A spring assembly having swivel snaps, a carrying handle, a hitch attaching the carrying handle and springs, a pin for retaining the springs in the hitch, springs and handle bars, is disposed between the two axle-wheel assemblies and can be connected to either end of the axle-wheel assembly by means of the swivel snaps and "S" hooks.The assembly consisting of the hollow wooden handle, threaded rod, "S" hook wheel, and cap nut, can be used by itself as a piece of exercise equipment, or, the complete assembly can be used for a piece of exercise equipment.

Abstract: A thimble having a small magnetic recess formed in the tip thereof for receiving a pin or other insertable member. The small recess may be round, square, rectangular or any other shape and may be of various outside dimensions and depth. This small recess is magnetized so that the head of a pin can be easily picked up and the pin inserted into some material. Further, the open end of the thimble can receive removable inserts for changing the size of the opening for different thumb sizes. Still another embodiment discloses the use of a thimble constructed as above but in two pieces with a spring disposed between the two sections. Finally, the entire head of the thimble may be magnetized.

Abstract: A set of handcuffs having two wings connected by means of a hinge wherein the hinge sections are formed directly on the wing section walls and the handcuff locking mechanism operates as a hinge pin to hold the wing sections together and as a locking device. Each wing section comprises an arcuate bow portion and a shackle portion which pivots about a pivot pin holding the two sections together and which allows the shackle portion to swing through an arc of 360.degree.. A detent or pawl, cam operated and spring and pin biased, engages and disengages teeth formed on the shackle to alternately hold the shackle in place and allow it to swing open.

Abstract: A post production facility comprising apparatus for editing motion picture film and sound film and performing additional functions of sound mixing, displacing, etc. wherein the apparatus may perform all the functions normally associated with film editing and the physical arrangement of the film and sound tape are parallel and adjacent to each other to simplify the editing process. The apparatus comprises an upright console containing four motion picture reels, a plurality of idler pulleys, an editing module, a series of tension pulleys and a drive sprocket. The console control section is disposed at the bottom of the facility and is substantially perpendicular to the upright portion for ease of operation and contains substantially all the controls. An intermediate section is disposed at a 45.degree. angle to the upright console and houses a viewing screen and splicer mount.

Abstract: A self-propelled shopping cart, having a trailer accommodation for transporting a passenger behind the cart, and further comprising a brake feature wherein a tilting trailer is used for automatic drive and brake control. An operator can tilt the trailer to the rear to apply a brake means or forward to engage a drive means. A basket of the cart can be removed and replaced by a seat and back rest through the use of a quick release cam locking device and the trailer can be placed in an upright, stowed position so that the cart may be used in the conventional manual push mode.

Abstract: A device for unclogging blocked pipes, tubes, drains and other conduits employing a source of compressed gas such as a CO.sub.2 cartridge or air compressor and a secondary source of compressed gas and/or liquid. A compressed gas storage chamber receives and holds the compressed gas until a desired predetermined pressure is reached at which time a valve is opened allowing the gas under pressure to flow to the conduit to be unclogged. Simultaneously, and if required, a secondary source of compressed gas and/or liquid can be led into the conduit to be unclogged, downstream of the storage chamber release valve. An automatic safety gas relief valve is also disposed downstream of the storage chamber release valve for safety.

Abstract: A combined can folder and flattener having a base and pivotable handle having associated therewith two blocks or plates or anvils whereby upon rotation of the handle toward the base a can is folded and upon a second rotation of the handle toward the base the can is flattened. The folding block or plate or anvil is operatively associated with the handle such that upon loosening of a wing nut the anvil can be rotated to accomodate cans of varying lengths. The base has two holes for receiving a pin which functions as a can positioner for cans of varying lengths.

Abstract: A micro-miniature mercury tilt-type inertia switch which may be utilized in a light-emitting, solid state, digital-display watch to activate a digital read-out circuit by a "flick-of-the-wrist" motion. The switch is normally in a closed position, i.e., a globule of mercury contacts both electrodes, and a tilt force of approximately 1.4 G's is required to open the circuit. A movement of the switch back to 2.degree. or less below horizontal will reclose the circuit.