Abstract: A multi-wheeled vehicle powered via a twin treadle-acting drive train. An upright front steering assembly including a pair of tie rod coupled front wheels and steering bar-mounted gear shift and hand brake assemblies facilitate operator control of a chain-driven rear wheel. The drive train incudes left and right treadles which, via an interconnected chain and crossover sprockets, drive a rear wheel housing supported stub shaft having a pair of end-mounted, over-running sprocketed clutches, a drive sprocket and a non-reversing clutch. A derailleur-controlled drive chain transfers power from the drive sprocket to the rear wheel.

Abstract: A tool or utility bag for confined spaces wherein a heavyweight fabric pouch includes a drawstring closure arranged relative to a V-shaped access opening. An adjustable length, padded shoulder strap mounted to the draw cord supports the bag away from the shoulder, while a formed hip stay supports the bag from the hip. In alternative embodiments, a weatherproof cover, full-height hip support plate, auxiliary pockets and/or V-opening strap closures are included.

Abstract: Ice fishing apparatus adaptable for use in either an attended or unattended fashion and including a reel mounted strike/line feed indicator for real time displaying a fish strike condition. The apparatus comprises a relatively stiff rod section mounted to a reel containing handle section. A drag assembly mounted to the handle and contacting the circumferential edge of the reel provides adjustable line tensioning. A high visibility strike indicator detachably mounts to the face of the reel and overlaps the reel face, whereby the angler is able at a distance to observe movement of the indicator, with the removal of line from the reel. When used in an unattended fashion, a hole cover and associated rod support means maintain the rod in upright relation to the hole for maximum visibility.

Abstract: An apnea monitor employs dual detectors for determining patient breaths while rejecting cardiac artifacts. The first detector examines a respiration signal at a first sensitivity for apparent breaths. The second detector examines at a second sensitivity to determine if the apparent breath was actually an artifact.

Abstract: Apparatus for lockably securing the threaded ball of a ball-type trailer hitch to the hitch tongue. A first laminated washer-like assembly, including a locking hasp and recess, is boltably secured with the ball to the hitch tongue. A cap member, including a mating hasp portion, mounts into the washer recess to receive a padlock and protect the otherwise unprotected end of the ball fastener.

Abstract: Free-play restraining apparatus for a three-point implement hitch, comprising a pair of adjustable, slideway-acting planar uprights mounted to the implement frame adjacent the hitch arms. Length adjustable fore and aft stops mounted to contact each clamp plate and multiple length adjustable stops mounted to each upright and contacting the vehicle frame, along with lubrication fittings opening to the slideway surface, provide a lubricated coplanar slidway restraint.

Abstract: An alpha particle resistant memory cell and array with complementary, differential data in, data out and write enable inputs capable of independent, simultaneous read/write operations. During write operations, clocked differential write and data inputs steer cell current to induce differential cell voltages indicative of the stored data. During read operations, a read select input shifts the voltage levels of the selected cell to produce a distinguishable output which dominates over the other cells to appropriately steer current at a sense amplifier to identify the binary cell contents. A 64 row by 12 bit register stack, with split word write, master reset and read enable is also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus removably mountable between the gunwales of a canoe and supporting a pad containing frame assembly therebetween. The frame assembly serving as an extra seat in a first position and as a carrying yoke in a second inverted position. In its various embodiments, the frame assembly mounts to the canoe gunwales in removable locking relation to permit reversal of the frame assembly between its seat and carrying positions. In the various embodiments, the locking mechanism comprises: spring loaded, notched, tubular clamps; channeled nylon blocks; pivoting cantilevered arms; and mating keyways, lockbolts and lockpins.

Abstract: An elastomeric member having one or more preformed, self-sealing slits and which and dilate at predetermined pressures to form a fluid flow path. In an undilated condition, reverse flow is prevented.In various embodiments, an elastomeric infusion manifold is disclosed having a plurality of self-sealing slits formed therein relative to either a center lumen, a center slit or in independent relation to one another. Individual, hole mounting, fingered compression-type clamps permit a one-handed connection to the manifold.In other embodiments, catheters are disclosed having lengthwise co-extensive self-sealing, flow channels, comprising slit containing core members, integral slit containing solid portions or solid core members mounted within the catheter lumen such that flow occurs in the space between the core and the catheter walls. Conventional leur lock connectors or compression-type clamp connectors are useable therewith.

Abstract: Soft rubber boot removal apparatus comprising a pair of coacting U-shaped heel grasping jaws which in one embodiment are mounted to a pair of pivoting handle members. In a floor-mounted version, a stationary jaw mounts to a tapered base plate and a movable jaw mounts to a pivotally-mounted, pedal-actuated axle member.

Abstract: A soft plastic-bodied fish attractor threadably mountable over a fish hook and including a guard collar wherein the barb is embedded for weedless retrieval. In a jig compatible embodiment, the attractor comprises a tubular forward portion which mounts in non-rotative relation to a jig head and which radially flares outward to a disk-like guard collar portion and from a rear surface of which a plurality of filamentary members extend. In an artificial worm embodiment, the guard collar is integrally molded with the body rearward of the head.

Abstract: A family of serially programmable integrated circuit transmitters for use in various sensor and user data input transmitters of a short-range radio frequency linked security system. Each transmitter transmits two bits of data for each data frame of a pulse position encoded message format with multiples of each message being transmitted with each transmission, the number of messages depending upon the type of message. Each user data input transmitter includes means for decoding keyboard entered data, re-circulating means for storing the user entered data and programmed system parameters and means for time partitioning intra and inter-message transmissions. Each sensor transmitter includes means for storing uniquely programmed system preconditioning parameters, means for sensing and verifying alarm conditions and means for time partitioning intra and inter-message transmissions.

Abstract: An improved baby carrier having a contoured shoulder strap designed for distributing a baby's weight over the wearer's entire shoulder area. The shoulder strap includes two rings, one of which acts to attach the shoulder strap to the carrier and the other of which acts as a sliding lock to allow strap length adjustment without removal of the baby from the carrier.

Abstract: Power transfer apparatus mountable intermediate a vehicular transmission and drive shaft comprising an input shaft spline mounted to one side of an inner split differential housing having a plurality of planetary gears rotatively mounted interiorly about the mating surfaces of the housing halves in engagement with a side gear. An output shaft mounted to the side gear rotatively extends through the differential housing at a bearing surface formed therein. Bearings journaled within a surrounding lubricant containing housing separately support the input and output shafts to rotate therein. Power is progressively transferred to the output shaft with the inability of the planetary gears to maintain pace with the input shaft.

Abstract: A therapeutic passive thermal transfer device for persons afflicted by disease, injury and the many forms of arthritis. The device is constructed of a plurality of metallic fibers woven into a porous screenlike mesh which allows for skin contact and air circulation thereover and through. Attachment means secure the device to a desired body part and allow the absorption of body heat from the afflicted body part and the transfer therefrom to the ambient air, with normal air circulation thereover. A thermally non-insulating cloth cover absorbs moisture and permits evaporation.

Abstract: A potter's table including a rotating pneumatic clay extruder coupled to the potter's wheel. Clay is fed from a vented storage cylinder in centered relation to the wheel past an interchangeable template via a hand valve controlled pneumatic piston and rotatable ram head coaxially mounted within the storage cylinder. An electric foot-operated, proportional speed belt drive, belt tensioning assembly and upper and lower bearing assemblies support the cylinder and potter's wheel in rotative relation to the table and pneumatic piston.

Abstract: Modular living space constructed from ten-foot diameter cylindrical continuous pipe stock of predetermined unit lengths. Depending upon the amount of desired total living space, multiple units may be coupled end-to-end via coupling bands and extension members. The interior walls of each unit are of conventional rectilinear design and are supported from a plurality of nailing member containing lengthwise channels attached to the interior periphery of each cylinder. Primary lengthwise channel members are secured at each quadrant and angle channel members are used at each corner. Window sashes mount to drip edge containing sleeves fitted through the interior and exterior walls. End walls are secured to flanged collar members fitted within the cylinder.