Abstract: A tool and parts tray having a shallow tray base, formed of bent and welded sheet metal, with first and second generally identical suspension strap members formed of sheet metal bent and configured for securing, such as by welding, to the bottom and adjacent side of the tray base. The lower ends of the suspension strap members are triangularly configured to provide a base portion of the triangle for affixing to the bottom, a leg portion perpendicular to the bottom and a hypotenuse portion providing bracing to the leg portion. The other end of the suspension strap member is disposed at a right angle to the leg portion. First and second generally identical L-shaped members formed of sheet metal are adjustably attached at the suspension ends of the suspension straps to form a hook for positioning over a suitable support, such as a cross beam of a hydraulic vehicle lift. A tool and parts holding means is provide in the form of depressions in the tray bottom or by means of magnetic strips in the tray bottom.

Abstract: A lightweight two-wheeled trailer with demountable bicycle type wheels, a removable flexible cloth-like seat, removable upper and lower flexible (and at least partially light-transmitting) weather covering, a removable tow arm and a collapsible frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a structural tubular frame supporting removable wheels with the axles canted so that the wheels are downwardly divergent relative to the ground. The frame assembly includes generally U-shaped support with first and second upright articulated rear tube assemblies coupled intermediate the support and the frame, the tubular members of the frame assembly being configured and dimensioned to define a seating area for one or more infants or toddlers. A depending generally U-shaped tubular ground brace is affixed to the front bar of the support frame, to serve both as ground support (when needed), as well as to define a foot well area for the occupants.

Abstract: A beverage filter formed of porous paper, or other paper-like filter material for placement in the ground beverage container of a beverage brewing apparatus, such as a percolating coffee pot, in which the filter is graduated by being provided with indicia in the form of one or more of lines, colored lines, numerals and words, such indicia being affixed on the interior of such filter for readily viewing by the user. In the preferred embodiment, such indicia are affixed in at least two arrangements, one for a mild brew and one for a strong brew. Each arrangement includes markings or indicia for ground beverage level according to the volume of brew desired, such as by cups of coffee, for example. A user, utilizing any dispensing means including the ground beverage container itself, need simply fill the filter to the line corresponding to the desired volume at the desired strength.

Abstract: A betting method in which a bettor picks a single digit integer, or number, from a decade of integers, that is, a number from "0" to "9". Predetermined criterion numbers are summed and the least significant digit of the sum is compared to the selected integer to determine winners. For example, event entrants, such as horses, are assigned different numbers, whether single or double digit, for a particular race, so that no two horses in the same race have the same number. The system includes adding the numerical values of the numbers of the winning positions of the entrants (typically first, second and third), with the least significant digit of the sum or total being compared with the bettor's selected number, and on occurrence of a match, the bettor wins, the amount of the winnings being taken as a percentage of the pool of wages of like bettors for the same event, divided by the number of winning bettors.

Abstract: A driving behavior monitoring system mountable within a vehicle and having a board member on which are mounted first and second accelerometer devices for measuring acceleration in mutually orthogonal directions. Each accelerometer device includes an arm member in the form of a generally L-shaped crank or elbow. The crank is pivotable at the elbow joint thereof, and one arm of the crank is provided with a weight at the end thereof with the other arm having the free end thereof attached to one end of a tension spring, the other end of which is fixedly attached to the board member. A pair of electrical switch contacts are positioned in spaced relation on either side of the spring, with each contact being placed at approximately the same distance from the axial centerline of the spring. Movement of the weight translates to deflection of the spring in a direction orthogonal to its axis.

Abstract: A security latch for doors and the like is disclosed including a link member one end of which is pivotably secured to the inside of the door and the other end is swingable to a position overlapping the door frame. One side of the swingable end is notched for engagement with a stop fixedly mounted to the door frame for lockable engagement with the notched portion of the link member. A locking knob is threadably mateable with the stop and after the link member is engaged with the stop, the locking knob is tightened to removably clamp the link member in locking engagement with the stop and the locking knob.

Abstract: A three-wheeled jogging stroller with demountable wheels, a removable cloth-like seat and a collapsible frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a primary structural rear axle assembly having a member of an enlarged diameter tubular construction with couplers at opposite ends thereof for supporting demountable or removable large diameter spoked wheel pneumatic tires with the axles thereof canted so that the wheels are downwardly divergent relative to the ground. The rear axle assembly has pivotally coupled thereto a pair of upright support members and a fork assembly. A pair of generally parallel fork members support the removable front wheel at one end thereof, while at the other end, the fork members are pivotally coupled to the rear axle member by means so that the pivotable coupling is displaced, or offset, a given distance from the axis of the rear axle member so that, on folding, the fork and the upright support members are generally parallel to one another.

Abstract: An accessory bag of generally rectangular configuration and having flexible front and back members. The back member is formed of a generally imperforate flexible material with the front member having a like configuration and formed of an open mesh flexible material with a substantial portion of the periphery thereof secured together. A zipper or the like is attached to the balance of the periphery. The upper and lower edges of opposite sides of the mesh surface are provided with mating fasteners, such as Velcro strips or snaps at positions suitable for enabling coupling of the fasteners to one another with the bag folded with the back member exposed. The mesh material has the openings thereof sufficiently large for enabling insertion of a finger therethrough, whereby the bag may be utilized for small articles such as small clothing items, hair pieces, scarves or the like, which may be viewed through and extracted through the openings of the mesh material by use of a finger without opening the bag.

Abstract: A fishing lure and a kit for forming the lure including at least one main pliable body member of somewhat cylindrical configuration having a concavity at one end for receiving one of first and second barbed ends of a first barbed shaft member and a second bi-directional barbed shaft. The barbed shaft member is provided with and an array of cilia-like projections secured to the other end, either by tying or by attachment via a flanged end and a flexible washer. The array of cilia may include animal hair, feather strips or synthetic hairs. A fish hook is provided for securing to and through the other end of the main pliable body member. In addition, a pliable component is provided, the component being configured to simulate a body portion of a fish forage creature, such as a portion of a shrimp or a crab or the like. The bi-directional barb member is provided for insertion into the concavity of the main body member and pliable component for interconnection thereof.

Abstract: A bicycle brake shoe assembly for eliminating the need for readjustment of the brake pad relative to the rim upon replacement of a pad with a like pad and having an elongate tubular stem secured with an opening in a stem clamp device of a brake lever, and an elongate brake pad. One end of the stem and an adjoining surface of the pad are provided with matingly configured portions for providing a fixed orientation of the pad relative to the stem. A bolt passes through the bore of the stem into engagement with a threaded opening in the adjoining surface to hold the parts together. In one embodiment, the parts are formed with an oval, or non-circular recess in the adjoining surface with the end portion of the stem being matingly configured. In another embodiment, the pad is provided with a generally cylindrical stub with a threaded opening, the stub having a diameter generally equal to the diameter of the stem. With the adjoining ends being V-shaped, one male and the other female.

Abstract: A brake shoe having a metallic support or backbone member with a brake pad formed of at least two portions, each of a separate compound or composition, with each compound pre-selected to effect a separate result for each of the pad portions. The portions are configured, arranged and dimensioned so that each (and all) pad portions have a braking surface in contact with the rim generally simultaneously. The partitioned brake pad is formed of different combinations of multi-rubber or elastomers, not a particular combination, to improve wet and dry braking with one pad or the same pad. The selection of multi-rubber or elastomers could be used to stop squealing and grabbing, while also giving the pad stopping power at the same time; or a different combination could be used in wet and dry conditions, or a combination of compounds may be utilized for different partitions for racing conditions, or the like.

Abstract: A three-wheeled jogging stroller with demountable wheels, a removable cloth-like seat and a collapsible frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a primary structural rear axle assembly having a member of an enlarged diameter tubular construction with couplers at opposite ends thereof for supporting demountable or removable large diameter spoked wheel pneumatic tires with the axles thereof canted so that the wheels are downwardly divergent relative to the ground. The rear axle assembly has pivotally coupled thereto a pair of upright support members and a fork assembly. A pair of generally parallel fork members support the removable front wheel at one end thereof, while at the other end, the fork members are pivotally coupled to the rear axle member by means so that the pivotable coupling is displaced, or offset, a given distance from the axis of the rear axle member so that, on folding, the fork and the upright support members are generally parallel to one another.

Abstract: A single copy publication dispenser having an enclosure with a suitable stationary, but adjustable, platform for retaining a stack of publications thereon. A publication discharge assembly overlies the platform and includes a discharge member which is slidable laterally between first and second positions against the force of springs for enabling selective discharge of a single publication, while the entire discharge assembly is slidable vertically under the force of gravity so that the discharge member abuts against the upper surface of the next publication for discharge. The discharge member includes a pivotable discharge bar operable between a first position at which it grips the publication adjacent an edge thereof as the pull bar is retracted under force of springs. An interlock mechanism is provided between a publication withdrawal pull bar and the coin mechanism for enabling actuation of the discharge assembly only when coins of the proper number and size are present in the mechanism.

Abstract: A bicycle handle bar accessory mounting assembly including a primary accessory support bar, first and second slotted suspension bars, and first and second bicycle handlebar clamp devices. The clamp devices are attached adjacent the handle grips, with first ends of the suspension bars attached thereto. The support bar has a main body portion for mounting of accessories, with the opposite ends thereof slotted for adjustable attachment to the slots of the suspension bars. Rear view mirrors may be attached through the slots of the support bar. The main body portion is provided with an adjustable clamping mechanism for enabling attachment and removal of an accessory, such as a radio, or the like. Hook and eye fasteners are attached to the support bar for mounting of other devices, such as speakers.

Abstract: Water conditioning apparatus including a housing adapted for connection into a fluid delivery system, the housing having a fluid flow chamber with aligned entrance and exit openings, the chamber having an inner generally tubular surface with inwardly directed spirally oriented flow control ribs and a unitary member coaxially arranged therein, the member having an axial length less than the length of the inner chamber. The chamber includes at least one water return scoop in the form of an annular V-shaped groove formed within the chamber about the exit opening. The surface of the unitary member is configured with undulate fin sections, with the fin sections cooperating with the spirally oriented ribs to promote turbulence of the fluid passing therethrough. The water return scoop further assists in the process by causing about one third of all water passing through the chamber to feed back into the chamber for greater turbulence.

Abstract: A brake shoe having an elongate generally clam-shell shaped metallic support or backbone member, the leading edge of which is provided with a deflectable tongue portion bent at an angle and flexible relative to the main body portion, with first and second brake pads molded thereabout to provide a unitary assembly, with a fastening member secured generally perpendicular to the main body portion. The first and second brake pads are formed of dissimilar material and separated by a recess or V-shaped notch to permit flexing at the recess. The leading brake pad is formed of a long wearing low friction material, while the trailing or rear brake pad is formed of high friction compound. The backbone member is formed by stamping, with the two brake pads molded over the stamping.

Abstract: Optical discs are contained in sleeves each of which has a magnetizable element at one edge of the sleeve where the element can be attracted to an electromagnet. The disc and sleeve combinations are arranged side by side in an open sided carrier such that the magnetizable elements are positioned at the carrier's open side. An optical writer or reader is mounted for movement to a position opposite a selected disc and sleeve combination. An electromagnet element carried by the writer or reader is energizable to attract and hold the magnetizable element of the selected sleeve. A device on the reader or writer is capable of moving the electromagnet to pull the magnetizable element, the sleeve and the disc from the carrier to an operating position on the writer or reader and to push them back into the carrier.