Abstract: A facial wound dressing support device configured to accommodate a variety of facial injuries and expedites the healing process while minimizing the patient's discomfort. As facial tissue has a high degree of sensitivity and is cosmetically significant, rapid healing with minimal permanent damage is highly desired. The subject wound dressing support device includes a facial mask made of a loose weave “loop like”, stretchable, breathable, washable and reusable material. The mask is adaptable to a multiplicity of differing facial topography structures on the head and face of the patient. The mask includes releasable hook fasteners at a first end of the mask which engage the loose weave material at various locations along a length of a second end the mask for securing the mask around the patient's head and next to the patient's face. The facial wound dressing support system may include openings for the patient's eyes, mouth and nose to facilitate continuous use by the patient.

Abstract: A three dimensional, snap together striping system used for mounting on a wall and displaying various types of graphics. The striping system includes broadly a wall bracket, a first profile member and a second profile member. The wall bracket is adapted for mounting on a wall. The wall bracket includes an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the wall bracket includes a bracket hanger arm. The middle portion of the wall bracket includes a first bracket snap arm. The lower portion of the wall bracket includes a second bracket snap arm. The first profile member includes an upper portion having a first profile hanger arm which is used for releasably engaging the bracket hanger arm. The first profile member also includes a lower portion with a first profile snap arm. The first profile snap arm is used for releasably engaging the first bracket snap arm. The second profile member includes an upper portion having a second profile snap arm.

Abstract: A cargo carrier assembly for releasably securing cargo to a pickup truck is provided. The pickup truck has a bed and a pair of side rails extending above the bed with each rail having an inside surface and an outside surface. The cargo carrier assembly comprises a center bar member having a first end and a second end, a first bar member slidably receiving the first end of the center bar member, and a second bar member slidably receiving the second end of the center bar member. An attaching mechanism for releasably securing the first bar member to a first side rail of the pickup truck and for releasably securing the second bar member to a second side rail of the pickup truck. A cargo receiving mechanism is releasably securable to the first bar member for receiving predetermined cargo.

Abstract: A method and jacking assembly used for forming a concrete foundation pierhead. The pierhead is attached integrally to a foundation and/or floor system. A plurality of pierheads are used for leveling the foundation and floor system. Each of the pierheads include a jacking assembly which is used for jacking the pierhead on top of a vertical support member. The vertical support member may be a helix pipe pier, steel beams, posts, piers and the like. The pier pipe is installed into a ground surface and next to the foundation. The method steps include excavating a hole next to the foundation and installing the vertical support to a selected depth in the ground surface. The jacking assembly is then attached to the foundation and to a top of the vertical support. The pierhead is then poured around the jacking assembly and next to the foundation and floor system and allowed to cure.

Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a first item having a connecting mechanism and a second item having a second connecting means for use when the first item connecting means is incompatibly mismatched, inoperative, non-fully functioning or otherwise unconnectable with the second item connecting mechanism. The connecting device comprises a sheet having a first edge and a second opposed edge. A first connection mechanism is secured to the first edge for connecting it to a mismatched, inoperative, non-fully functioning or otherwise unconnectable connection mechanism with the second item connection mechanism. A second connection mechanism is secured to the second edge of the first sheet member for connecting the second edge of the sheet to the second item connection mechanism, so that the first connection mechanism matches the first item connection mechanism and the second connection mechanism compatibly matches, operates, functions or is otherwise connectable with the second item connector mechanism.

Abstract: A device and method used for cold waving and straightening hair. The cold waving device helps create a natural sheen on the hair. The cold waving hair device includes a plurality of different size clear plastic hollow rods. The hollow rods have a smooth and soft outer circumference for receiving rolled hair thereon. The different size rods receive a standard hair roller therein. Each roller includes a hair engaging line which is received along the length of the rod. The hair engaging line includes an end cap for inserting into an end cap hole in the roller. The line is used for holding the rolled hair in place against the side and length of the outer circumference of the rod. The cold waving hair device also includes plastic end wraps with a plurality of holes therein. Each end wrap is used for engaging the hair ends and wrapping the hair around the smooth outer circumference of the rod. The end wrap is used for receiving a wave solution for saturating and relaxing the hair on the different size smooth rods.

Abstract: An improved non-obtrusive weapon detection system and method used in discriminating between a concealed weapon made of a ferromagnetic material. The system provides a high probability of detection of hand guns and other types of weapons with a low false alarm rate. The detection of the weapon is accomplished by measuring a total electromagnetic field. The total field being the sum of an incident electromagnetic field and an electromaetic field scattered from the object. The system uses a magnetic field transmitter, which transmits a low intensity electromagnetic signal. The electromagnetic signal illuminates a volume wherein the weapon, called a target, may or may not be carried by a person. The electromagnetic signal is in a form of a sudden steplike change in a constant magnetic field, called a “time-domain” excitation. The waveform or step pulse of the time-domain excitation is called a Heaviside step pulse.

Abstract: A golf ball putting device used by a golfer to practice a line of sight directly over the top center of a golf ball when putting the ball. By practicing with the device, the golfer enhances his or her skill in alignment of sight over the top of the golf ball with improved putting skills. The golf ball putting device includes an upright support having a vertical lower portion, a curved middle portion and a horizontal upper portion. The lower portion can be inserted into a ground surface or inserted into a stand. The upper portion includes a forked end. The forked end includes a first fork arm and a second fork arm with an eye alignment opening therebetween. Ends of the first fork arm and the second fork arm are joined together by an elongated upper sight alignment member. The upper sight alignment member, when properly positioned, is parallel to the direction of travel of the golf ball when it is putted. Suspended from opposite ends of the upper sight alignment member are a pair of suspension chains.

Abstract: A golf practice device for a golfer hitting golf balls. The practice device having two different platforms which are adjustable for different golfer leg stances and different golf ball lies. The golfer, using the device, can practice various leg stances when standing uphill, downhill and sidehill. Also, the golfer using device can practice hitting golf balls having a variety of different lies uphill, downhill and side hill. Broadly, the device includes a golfer leg stance platform connected to a separate golf ball tee platform. The leg stance platform includes adjustable legs mounted on the bottom of four corners of the platform. The legs are used for raising and lowering the stance platform at various angles from the horizontal. The stance platform is connected to the golf tee platform using a flexible tubing. The flexible tubing allows the tee platform to be moved in a three dimensional space.

Abstract: A hand-held plant watering device used by a gardener or plant caregiver for watering difficult to reach plants. The watering device can be used both indoors and outdoors and is designed for holding and dispensing various quantities of water to each plant. The device includes broadly a flexible water tube attached at one end to a clear plastic water cylinder with a slidable plunger. The flexible water tube includes a first end having a removable defuser for spraying water onto a plant. A second end of the flexible water tube is attached to and is in fluid communication with a first end of the water cylinder. The water cylinder has a liquid measurement index along it's length for metering a desired amount of water from the cylinder. A second end of the water cylinder is used for receiving a first end of the slidable plunger. The first end of the plunger includes a piston with “O” ring therearound.

Abstract: An inflated raft trailer adapted for transporting an inflated raft to and from a river, a lake and other water recreation areas. The trailer is designed to be pulled behind a vehicle and to quickly discharge the raft from the top of the trailer into the water and quickly return the raft to the top of the trailer at the completion of a trip. The inflated raft trailer includes a trailer bed mounted on a wheeled axle. The trailer bed includes front and rear portions, first side portion and second side portions and a center portion. A vertical front frame is mounted along a length of the front portion. A movable tail gate frame, with an elongated roller mounted thereon, is hinged along a length of the rear portion of the trailer bed. The tail gate frame can be raised from a lowered position to a raised vertical position. A vertical first side frame is mounted along a length of the first side portion and a vertical second side frame is mounted along a length of the second side portion of the trailer bed.

Abstract: A combination foxtail brush and retractable razor blade scraper used in various types of flooring and wall construction. The combination brush and scraper eliminates the need for a separate brush and a separate scraper. The combination includes a razor blade slide slidably mounted on a handle base of a brush handle. The brush base includes a handle grip. Brush bristles are attached to and extending downwardly from the bottom of the handle base. The handle base includes a first end and an enlarged second end. A razor blade is removably attached to one end of a razor blade slide. The razor blade slide includes a push button mounted on and extending upwardly from an opposite end. A base cap is removable attached to the handle base. The base cap has a first end and an enlarged second end with wrap around sides. The wrap around sides are slidable received around the enlarged second end of the handle base. The push button of razor blade slide is received through an opening in the first end of the base cap.

Abstract: A method for detection and monitoring of hydrocarbon deposits by measuring infrasonic spectral characteristics of microseismic noise of the earth. The method is used onshore and offshore for detection of hydrocarbon deposits and for monitoring of producing oil and gas fields and subsurface storage of natural gas. In one method of the invention, at least one receiver of seismic vibrations capable of recording vibrations in the infrasonic range is placed over an area being surveyed. The spectral characteristics of the microseismic noise of the earth recorded within a 2 to 5 Hz frequency range are used as a “passive” information signal. A hydrocarbon deposit is determined by the presence of a spectral anomaly on a spectrum of the passive information signal relative to a spectrum of an information signal from the area known not to contain hydrocarbons.

Abstract: An adjustable delay turn signal reminder device adapted for mounting on a motorcycle and other vehicles. The reminder device is designed with safety in mind and give a vehicle operator a visual and/or audio signal, after a predetermined time, that a left turn signal or right turn signal on the vehicle needs to be turned “off”. The reminder device includes an electrical circuit housing with housing carrier and straps for securing the housing on the instrument panel of the motorcycle. The electrical circuit housing includes electrical leads for connecting the housing to the vehicle's left and right turn signals, a lead for connecting to the vehicle's battery for providing a power source to the housing, leads connected to an audio/visual unit mounted on the instrument panel and a lead connected to the motorcycle's brake signal light. Also, the circuit housing includes an audio/visual control knob and a time delay control knob.

Abstract: A urine bag cleaning manifold capable of pre-mixing a cleaning solution and water for washing one or more urine bags. The bags are then rinsed and allowed to dry. The urine bag cleaning manifold is adapted for attaching to a bathroom sink faucet, bathtub faucet and other faucets for circulating the warm water from the faucet and the cleaning solution therethrough. The cleaning manifold includes a flexible inlet tube having a first end and a second end. The first end of the inlet tube is adapted for connection to the faucet. The second end of the inlet tube is attached to an inlet of a water inlet valve. An outlet of the water inlet valve is attached to a first end of an upstream mixing section. The upstream mixing section is part of a hollow manifold body. The hollow manifold body also includes a downstream discharge section. A second end of the mixing section is attached to a first end of the discharge section. A cleaning solution container is mounted on top of a cleaning solution valve.

Abstract: A travel blanket with open back hood used for quickly covering a child already strapped into a car seat, a stroller and other child carriers. The travel blanket is designed to eliminate the need of covering the child prior to strapping the child into the seat. The baby blanket includes a front cover. The front cover includes opposite sides, a top portion with a “V” shaped opening and a bottom portion. Attached to the top of the top portion of the front cover is a hood. The hood includes opposite sides, a top portion, a front opening and a back opening. The back opening of the hood is designed to receive the child's head therethrough when the blanket is received on the child, The top portion of the front cover includes a zipper along opposite sides of the “V” shaped opening. The zipper is used for opening the “V” shaped opening when placing the hood over and around the head of the child.

Abstract: A self-cleaning cat litter box for quickly and efficiently removing animal waste and reusing the unused cat litter, which has not been contaminated by the animal waste. The litter box is designed to lift cat defecation and clumped urination above the litter and discharge the waste into a disposable bag without having to touch the waste. The litter box includes at least one or more litter holding pans. The box also includes a litter strainer pan contoured for receipt inside the litter holding pan. The litter strainer pan includes a bottom with a plurality of litter openings for straining the unused litter therethrough and leaving the animal waste on top of the strainer bottom. Further, the box includes a strainer pan top for releasable attachment to the top of sides of the litter strainer pan. The strainer pan top includes a funnel disposed in one side of thereof for receiving the waste from the strainer bottom and discharging the waste into the disposable bag.