Abstract: A swing stance and movement training apparatus (1) primarily for golf, but also for baseball and other swinging sports, having a buttocks bar (7), a rear hip bar (9) and rear knee brace (11) mounted on vertical supports (3 and 5, 10a and 10b, and 15a and 15b respectively) at a height to abut a particular user's buttocks, hip and knees during a swing. The height of the buttocks bar (7), hip bar (9) and knee brace (11) may be adjustable by telescopically or slidably engaged top and bottom sections. The knee brace (11) may be further adjusted forward and backward by use of sliding plates (12, 13). The apparatus may be permanently positioned by installing the vertical supports (3, 5, 10a, 10b) in or to a surface. However, preferably it would be made portable by attaching the vertical supports to a platform (2) on which the user stands. The buttocks and hip bars and knee brace may be interconnected by cross bars (25) and floor bars (26, 4) between the vertical supports.

Abstract: A structural deck (1) has watertight flotation (2, 16, 18, 20) and structural resistors (8) to movement in water and wave-resistance. Wave-resistance also is resistant to movement in water. Railing sections (11) which are convertible to ladders, steps (13) and ramps (22) are provided in addition to fixed railing (10) and drop-down or removable railing as desired. Furnishing and fixtures for swimming, diving, fishing, eating, entertainment and weather protection (25, 26, 27) can be attached as desired. Powered propulsion (4, 5, 21, 23, 24) is provided for slow and convenient movement for repositioning in bodies of water. Construction can be sectional (17, 18, 20) for convenient assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A mesh enclosed container is provided to remove melt water from frozen blocks of contaminated sediment which has been extracted from a marine environment. The mesh enclosure has a number of porous wicking tubes for insertion into corresponding cavities in the frozen sediment blocks. Wicking material is inserted into the tubes to enhance melt water flow out of the sediment blocks during the thawing cycle. A sealed container may be provided to enclose the block and meshed container to prevent escape of volatile materials during the thawing cycle. The sealed container will also collect melt water accumulated during the thawing cycle. A method of melting frozen marine sediment blocks is provided to recover treated water.

Abstract: A method and system for direct routing of telephone calls made by a caller originating from within specific calling areas to one of a plurality of locations of a second party according to certain criteria established by the second party. This routing is accomplished based on the assignment of latitude and longitude coordinates to a potential caller's location. Once these coordinates are assigned to each of the potential callers, the second party's criteria is applied to assign the potential caller to a second party. Such criteria could be existence within a previously-defined geographic area, a custom defined geographic area, or through calculations such as the shortest distance between coordinate points. Once all such assignments have been made, a database is assembled to be used by a long distance carrier for direct routing of telephone calls from callers to an assigned second party.

Abstract: A jump starter has a hand-held charger case (1) that contains an internal battery (8), a battery charger (7), connections and controls that provide a needed variety of foolproof and convenient care of external batteries (9) such as vehicle batteries. Control components and circuits are provided to prevent overcharging and incorrect connection to batteries and to allow an external battery to be charged directly by the charger or by the internal battery. Cables, connections and controls allow the charger to accept AC electricity through an AC input cord (3) or DC electricity through a DC input cord (4) and respective converters (5, 6). Jump-start cables (27, 28, 29) with clamp connections (30) are positioned on opposite sides (34, 37) of the charger case and supportable by covered nonconductive cleat-support members (30, 31) to prevent contact with each other or with other objects when not in use. The AC input cords and DC input cords are positioned on opposite sides of the case for additional safety.

Abstract: A golf cart enclosure (2) for all weather and use conditions having a plurality of pairs of inner panels (34) and outer panels (33), which may be a combination of either mesh and plastic vinyl or plastic vinyl and plastic vinyl panels, some of the plastic panels being transparent. The panels are attached to and suspended from an enclosure top panel (3) over a roof (32) of a golf cart (1). The pairs of panels may cover both sides of the golf cart as well as the front and back of the golf cart as desired and necessary. Depending on weather and use conditions, either or both pairs of panels may be secured in a rolled-up position around a perimeter of the golf cart roof by means of panel-holding straps (35, 37 and 40) wrapped around the rolled-up panels and attached to the panel-holding straps between each pair of panels using snaps or other fasteners. A roll cover (9) to protect the rolled-up panels from sun and other elements may be provided by an extension of the top panel or a separate valance.

Abstract: A bird-feed recycler having a base frame (1) with a screen (2) and a pole attachment (6) for a bird-feeder pole (4). The base frame is sized, shaped and structured for positioning either under a bird feeder (3) at a base of a pole, on a pole at a desired height or under a bird feeder suspended from an object such as a limb (11) of a tree or part of a structure (10). A bird-feeder perch (12) can be positioned at a design distance from a bird-feeder trough (13) to catch feces of birds eating from the bird-feeder trough. One embodiment of the bird feeder can also be used by itself without a traditional bird feeder by placing it on a ground surface and putting seed on the screen or by mounting it at an adjustable height on a pole above the ground surface.

Abstract: A fluid mixer conduit having a delivery tube (1) with an input end (2), an output end (3) and a flow restriction (4, 15) designedly upstream fluidly from the output end. An input tube (5) extends outwardly from the delivery tube designedly downstream fluidly from the input end of the delivery tube. The input tube converges back into the delivery tube at a mixture entry (7) intermediate the flow restriction and the output end of the delivery tube. Attachable to the input tube is at least one ingredient entry (8, 12) through which fluid can be directed into the input tube for mixture with fluid in the delivery tube at the mixture entry. A flow-control valve (9) can be provided in an upstream portion of the input tube for regulating rate of flow of fluid in the input tube in proportion to rate of flow of fluid in the delivery tube. A check valve (10) can be provided in a downstream portion of the input tube to prevent back-flow of fluid from the delivery tube. The flow restriction can be a venturi throat (15).

Abstract: A completely disposable litter container for cats and other household pets having a box with a bottom (6), four side walls (2a,b,c,d) and a moisture-impermeable bag (7) secured therein for holding litter material. The bag (7) may be pre-filled with litter material (8) prior to sale or after sale prior to use. An optional cover (3) is provided to fit within the side walls (2a,b,c,d) over the bag (7) to secure the bag in place during shipment and storage. The side walls (2a,b,c,d) of the pet litter container (1) are preferably tapered and slant outward from the bottom (6) of the container so that multiple litter containers can nest within each other and stacked for easy shipping and storage. To use the litter container, after the cover (3) is removed, the bag (7) is opened and folded over the side walls (2a,b,c,d) of the litter box (1). After use when a pet owner desires to dispose of the litter container, the bag can be closed and secured by tightening and tying a drawstring (11) at the top of the bag.

Abstract: A chest exerciser has a pneumatic resister (1) of linear motion and a selection of handle (8, 9), attachment (29) and/or anchor means (34, 40, 42) that are positional on opposite ends for direction of selectively push exercise and pull exercise to select muscle groups and to specific muscles in the select muscle groups. The pneumatic resister of linear motion can be a cylindrical pump (6, 7), an accordion bellows pump (4), a variously telescopic bellows pump (5), a resilient pump or other pneumatic pump or combinations of pneumatic pumps. The pneumatic resister of linear motion can be selectively resistant to linear motion by means of flow resisters (2, 3) that can be adjustable of resistance or rate of inflow and outflow of air. Separate inflow and outflow resisters (2, 3) can be provided for adjustment of push and pull exercise. Handle means can be different for different sizes of hands and for different positioning of the pneumatic resister in relation to muscles.

Abstract: Clothing for physically impaired people has a top garment section (1) and a bottom garment section (8) with which a physically impaired person (24) is dressed while in a wheelchair (25), or other handicap or normal furniture. The top garment section has arm sleeves (2), a wraparound torso enclosure (10, 17) with rear fastening (4), attachment-strap fasteners (5) and hand covers in the sleeves. The bottom garment section has wraparound abdomen enclosure (17), wraparound thigh enclosure (13), lower-leg wraparound enclosure (15), and wraparound feet-and-base enclosure (12, 16) with respectively select rear fastening. The bottom garment section is attachable to the top garment section. A selection of attachment means (4, 19, 20, 21, 22), a selection of rear attachment positions, and selections of shapes and forms of arm sleeves, torso enclosures, thigh enclosures, lower-leg enclosures, feet enclosures and base enclosures are provided.

Abstract: A trigger lever (1) is attached pivotally at a fulcrum section (4) to an outside portion of a steering housing (9) that tilts on a troll-motor clamp (11) of a conventional troll-motor assembly. A latch-release line (5) that is pulled from a select position on a steering handle (7) presses a press end (25) of a latch-release rod (23) to release a cross-bar latch (22) from engagement with ratchet slots (20) in quarter-circle edges of juxtaposed ratchet plates (17). This allows tilting of a troll-motor rod (8) to maneuver water obstacles without an operator's having either to stand, bend over or otherwise make inconvenient movements that endanger boat stability, to free both hands or to apply distracting mental effort.

Abstract: A vehicle-top solar-power generator has a Photovoltaic frame (2) with mounting brackets (3) that are positioned on a top (4) of a vehicle (5) with a cooling space between the top of the vehicle and the photovoltaic frame. At least one and preferably a plurality of Photovoltaic panels (1) are positioned in the Photovoltaic frame and covered with a light-transmittable material (28) such as plexiglass or a screen of suitable material. Direct current generated from the Photovoltaic panels is transmitted to a primary battery (6), to a secondary battery (7), to AC electrical items (13) and to DC electrical items (14). Power generated in excess of needs for the vehicle is inverted to alternating current for electrical items in such structures (15) as a home, workplace, recreational vehicle, boat or other structure near the vehicle. A cooling fan (12) powered by current from the Photovoltaic panels is used to cool the Photovoltaic panels.

Abstract: A bird-feed recycler having a base frame (1) with a screen (2) and a pole attachment (6) for a bird-feeder pole (4). The base frame is sized, shaped and structured for positioning either under a bird feeder (3) at a base of a pole, on a pole at a desired height or under a bird feeder suspended from an object such as a limb (11) of a tree or part of a structure (10). A bird-feeder perch (12) can be positioned at a design distance from a bird-feeder trough (13) to catch feces of birds eating from the bird-feeder trough.

Abstract: A telescopic decorative tree having a telescopic pole (1) has a tree trunk with a top (4) from which a plurality of guy lines (5) are extended downwardly and outwardly in Christmas tree shape to surface anchor means (6, 13). Christmas tree lights and other decorative items are suspended in strands (8) between the guy lines and pole attachments (9, 10, 11, 14, 15) on the telescopic pole. The pole attachments are preferably adjustable in vertical height to provide desired heights of inside ends of strands at the telescopic pole in relation to outside ends of the strands at the guy lines. Preferably, the strands are allowed to sag slightly for a desired aesthetic effect.

Abstract: A swinging-frame clothesline having a frame (1) sized, shaped and structured to support clotheslines (2) between opposite sides (3, 4, 5, 6) of the frame. The frame has an attachment side (3) that is attached pivotally to a fence (8) and a support side (4) that hangs down vertically when not being used. The frame is supportable with support legs (15) that pivot vertically to a selectively upright attitude under the frame to position the frame in a selectively horizontal attitude for use mode. The support legs are pivotal to an attitude selectively parallel to the frame to allow the frame to pivot vertically downward to a non-use mode. Support braces (16) can be suspended between opposite sides of the frame to which clotheslines are attached.

Abstract: A barbecue stove has optionally a grill (27), a cooking lid (26) and/or an open top (4) on a heater section (1). A stove door (15) on a door end (2) of the heater section is sized and shaped for receiving heater means such as wood, coal, charcoal, gas burners or electrical heating elements and select vapor-producing items. A chimney end (3) of the heater section has a barbecue oven (9) into which heat, smoke, oxidation vapors and/or water vapor generated in the heater section are directed for cooking meats and other foods selectively on designedly heat-circulation shelves (10) that are positional selectively. An oven door (23, 24, 25) provides entry to the barbecue oven from a design wall and/or walls. At a front of the heater section, a suspension rack (8) is extended vertically upward from the stove top for suspending pins, rotisseries, and other means for positioning meats and/or other foods above the heater section.