Abstract: A basketball skill teaching game apparatus and method for one or a plurality of players playing in a determined order. The apparatus features a game mat placed upon a playing surface and having a plurality of individual game squares arranged sequentially thereon. Upon a signal, from a starting point, the players commence play in a determined order and designated direction of play. Each player moves a determined number of squares from a starting point to a landing point which is another of the game squares, each of which has indicia thereon designating a specific physical exercise to be performed should a player land upon that square. Each of said players landing on their landing point during their respective turn reads the indicia thereon and communicates to fellow team members the specific physical exercise to be performed. When the team is done performing the exercise, the next player takes their turn and repeats the actions of the earlier player.

Abstract: A constant velocity transmission which provides maximum torque and speed from a power source such as an internal combustion engine to an output shaft of the transmission while maintaining the engine at optimum operational speed. The transmission takes advantage of the principle of fluid friction to transmit rotational forces from drive blades mounted on an input shaft to stater blades positioned on the inside of a drum encompassing one end of the input shaft and the drive blades. The drive blades slidably mounted on a slanted surface of a drive drum on the input shaft and move closer to and away from the stater blades when laterally translated. Fluid driven by the drive blades imparts varied force and torque to the stater blades depending on their distance therefrom thereby transmitting variable speed and torque to the output shaft attached to the drum.

Abstract: A diagnostic testing kit for collection of fluid samples comprising a reservoir cup insertable into a container vessel. Fluid placed in the cup is communicated to reactive test strips located in a separation cavity between the cup and the container vessel when assembled. The test strips have a reactive agent impregnated in them that reacts to specific substances in the fluid and provide a visual result through the sidewall of the container vessel to the user. An optional alarm is provided to show minimum and maximum test times.

Abstract: The device provides for the formation of a CD jacket using conventional or custom dimensioned paper by imparting a diagonal folding pattern to the paper to be used for the CD jacket. The folding pattern is imparted to the paper and a defined series of folding steps followed to yield the CD jacket. Reversing the last step in the folding sequence provides access to the internal pocket formed by folding the paper through an aperture in a top flap. Completing the last step in the sequence seals the internal pocket. The folding sequence may be imparted to the paper using printing or scoring or both to yield the diagonal lines on which folds are made.

Abstract: A hand held hair trimming device which when pulled through the hair cuts only a determined portion of the ends of hair strands while leaving adjacent hairs uncut. The device will cut a predetermined length off only the distal ends of the hair shafts each time it has the hair drawn through its serpentine channel. Angled encounter of the distal ends with the cutting blade is prevented by ridges and apertures encouraging such contact only at subtantially straight angles. The device may be held in either hand allowing the hair pass through in either direction by merely changing the rotational direction of the motor by moving the thumb switch. The blade section of the device may be adjustable for changing the amount of the determined length to be cut from the hair shafts or may be removable and replaceable with one of a plurality of differently configured blade assemblies thereby allowing for easy adjustment of the trimmed amount.

Abstract: A support device for stabilizing a hanging wall above a floating slab. In areas having expansive soils, basement slabs and surface slabs will rise and fall with increases and decreases in soil moisture. Walls mounted on such slabs would be damaged when the slab rises. Therefore, such walls are made to hang from overhead structures such as joists with the bottom wall end spaced from the slab. The support device is mounted on a bottom plate within such a wall above a base plate fastened to the slab. The device includes a bracket having a flange for fastening to the bottom plate and an tubular extension extending downwardly through a hole in the bottom plate. A sleeve slidingly fits through the tubular extension and includes at least one nail (preferably two nails) extending through the sleeve and engaging the base plate. When the nails are hammered into the base plate, the wall can move up and down with the slab, but is stabilized against lateral movement due to lateral forces on the wall.

Abstract: A recumbent tricycle which includes a propulsion system which includes a combination of foot and arm power for propulsion. Pedals are operated with the rider's legs. Handles are also connected to the drive mechanism, with the handles pulled back and pushed forward to add to propulsive power. The handles are also connected through a tie rod arrangement to the front wheels such that the wheels may be turned so that the vehicle can be steered by moving the handles toward one side or the other. Preferably, two large front wheels similar to conventional bicycle wheels are provided in front, with a single smaller diameter but wider driven rear wheel. The rear wheel is mounted on a sub-frame pivotally secured to the vehicle frame and supported on a shock absorber. Brake and gear change mechanism controllers are mounted on the handles.

Abstract: An over-current and thermal protection device adaptable for use as an electrical interrupt and in a battery environment. The protection device has a pair electrical conductors, an electrically conductive resilient switch member engageable in contact with the conductors to define an electrical conductivity pathway. The switch member is actuated by a thermally responsive shape memory alloy strip and activatable in response to a change in temperature at a predetermined level to effect a change in the metallurgical state of the shape memory alloy and position of the engagement of the switch member with one of the conductors.

Abstract: An apparatus for the attaching of shingles to a roof and especially to the hip, ridge, and barge rafter edge portions of a shingled roof. The device can provide both a mounting guide to aid the user to achieve an in-line installation of conventional roofing shingles as well as a user determined uniform rise of the shingles so mounted to achieve a desired visual depth or thickness to the roof. The device features an elongated base strap for mounting to the roof line and a plurality of shingle fasteners mounted to the base strap at distances optimal for the shingles being used. Use of adhesives and mechanical mounts for the attached shingle further aids in maintaining a secure mount of the attached shingles in high winds and inclement weather.

Abstract: The processing system for preparing and filling beverage containers with ice and liquid. The beverage processing system simplifies the task of filling multiple glasses, cups or like containers with ice and a beverage, in a short time period, which is required with large crowds at restaurants and banquets. The system features three components including an ice tray, a glass inverter, and a glass filler, which in the best mode combine to the task of filling such beverage containers. Each component might also be used individually to significantly enhance the current art of beverage container filling with ice and liquids.

Abstract: A firearm discharge detection device and alarm system featuring a plurality of detector units placed inside a structure which communicate with a central monitoring unit. Each detection unit will detect the discharge of a firearm in its proximity from decibel levels and duration using on board filters and timers and thereon signal the central monitoring unit. A digitized embodiment may also be used to determine the sound of a firearm using a digitized fingerprint of the sound compared to an library of firearm sounds in onboard memory by a microprocessor. The central monitoring unit will thereupon communicate with all the other detection devices installed to sound an audible and/or visible alarm to occupants to exit. Concurrently the central monitoring unit will communicate the firearm discharge and location to police. An optional directional exit alarm or warning to hide may also be activated.

Abstract: A thin-film flexible solar cell built on a plastic substrate comprises a cadmium telluride p-type layer and a cadmium sulfide n-type layer sputter deposited onto a plastic substrate at a temperature sufficiently low to avoid damaging or melting the plastic and to minimize crystallization of the cadmium telluride. A transparent conductive oxide layer overlaid by a bus bar network is deposited over the n-type layer. A back contact layer of conductive metal is deposited underneath the p-type layer and completes the current collection circuit. The semiconductor layers may be amorphous or polycrystalline in structure.

Abstract: A molding device for placement of formed cementitious material such as concrete on a mounting surface. The device is used in combination with a supply of pressurized cementitious material communicated through a hose from a conventional cement pump or the like. It features a mold unit having an a compression chamber at a first end communicating with an extrusion chamber at a second end. Cement material is forced into the compression chambers from the cement pump and extruded from the exit orifice of the extrusion chamber. The device is propelled forward by the pressure from the injected cement against the front of the device and away from the formed material means control any upward travel of said mold unit caused by said internal pressure against said top wall. Weights may be added to the top of the device to limit upward travel and a steering mechanism may be added to the front of the device to steer it on a defined course.

Abstract: A hand held dent pulling device for attachment to and use in combination with a MIG or similar welder. The device features a elongated body member with an axial cavity and a face plate mount at a front end. An elongated shaft slidably engages the body member through the axial cavity and is biased toward the face plate. The shaft has an electrode attachment at one end and an attachment for a welder at the opposite end. The elongated shaft is selectively laterally translatable in its mount to the body. The front tip of the electrode is selectively translateable through an aperture through the face plate allowing the user to weld the electrode to the metal body being repaired and to draw the metal toward the face plate by laterally translating the elongated shaft. A handle is provided to grip the device and to translate the shaft once the device is welded to the metal body. Removal from attachment to the body done with a twist of the device snapping off the electrode tip.

Abstract: A device for trapping of gas and solids in a fluid stream flowing in an intravenous injection mechanism. The trapping device features a longitudinal peanut shaped revolved housing configuration having an outlet nozzle projecting axially inside an internal chamber at approximately the midpoint of a passageway. This allows the outlet nozzle to remain submerged in the fluid under an infinite number of tilt positions and angles. The trap outlet has proximal end with cooperative attachment with conventional intravenous fluid systems and distal end of which may attached to conventional intravenous fluid conduits and devices such as angiocath or plastic needle. Using one or a plurality of chambers having a diameter at bulged cavities that are substantially larger than the diameter of the internal nozzle, gas bubbles and sediment are trapped in the bulging cavity spaces away from centrally located inlet nozzle thus protecting the patient.