Abstract: A cover device for covering a baby bottle. The device includes a cloth bottle cover that has a closed bottom end and an open top end. A pocket is disposed on the cloth bottle cover. An audible signal generator is provided that is placed in the pocket of the cloth bottle cover. The audible signal generator creates an audible signal when press-activated. The bottle cover with the audible signal generator is advanced over a baby bottle. The bottle cover provides a medium by which a child can better grasp the bottle. Furthermore, the bottle cover insulates the bottle and absorbs drips from the bottle. The audible signal generator is activated when a child presses against the cover above the audible signal generator. As such, the use of the present invention adds visual and audible interest to a baby bottle as well as making the bottle easier to hold and use.

Abstract: A device and associated method for drilling a hole in the center of a broken element that is engaged within a bore, thereby enabling the broken element to be retracted by engaging the newly drilled hole. The present invention includes a collar member that defines an open central channel between two opposite ends. The collar member includes a male region adapted to engage the bore should the broken element be broken within the bore below the surface. The collar assembly also includes a female region adapted to engage the broken element, should the broken element extend out of the bore. Regardless of whether the male region engages the bore or the female region engages the broken element, the collar member aligns the open central channel over the center of the broken element. A drill bit is then advanced through the open central channel, whereby the open central channel acts as a drill guide and prevents the drill bit from wandering away from the center of the broken element.

Abstract: A rack assembly for use in racking billiard balls on a billiards table. The rack assembly has a racking frame made of rail elements that define a periphery of a given shape into which the pool balls are to be arranged. The bottom edge of each of the rails terminates in a common plane. As such, the racking frame is capable of laying flush on the flat surface of the pool table. A rotator handle is coupled to the racking frame. The rotator handle is a rocker element having a first end, a second end and a curved surface disposed between the first end and the second end. The first end of the rocker element is joined to the racking frame. The curved surface of the rocker element intersects the plane shared by the bottom of the racking frame at a tangent. As a result, when a generally downward force is applied to the second end of the rocker element, the rocker element rocks in one direction along the curved surface.

Abstract: A lid for a disposable hot beverage container that is specifically designed to hold a pastry over the hot beverage. This enables the steam from the beverage to heat, flavor and moisten the pastry. The lid includes an engagement mechanism that enables the lid to be selectively joined to the rim of the hot beverage container. The lid has a plurality of apertures formed through its base structure that enable steam from the beverage to rise through the lid. A plurality of supports extend upwardly from the base structure. The supports all terminate in a common plane a predetermined height above the base structure. The supports hold the pastry a predetermined distance above the base structure of the lid. As a result, if liquid were to spill onto the lid, or if steam were to condense onto the lid, the pastry would be supported above the liquid and would be saved from becoming soggy.

Abstract: A weight apparatus adapted to be worn on the shank position of either the arm or the leg and the associated method of attaching such a weight apparatus to the body. The weight apparatus includes at least one weight between one half pound and ten pounds. A biasing device is used to bias the weight against the shank portion of the limb. The biasing device biases the weight in a specific orientation whereby the weight is held against the shank in the region where the predominant bone in the shank is most discernable. By biasing the weight in such a position, there is little muscle or tendons disposed between the weight and the bone. As a result, as the muscles and tendons in the shank are flexed, there is little change in the shape of the surface against which the weight rests. As a result, the weight can be worn comfortably in a manner that does not restrict the natural movements of any muscles or tendons within the limb.

Abstract: A hand held press used to remove the liquid packing fluids in a can of food by biasing the lid of the can against the contents of the can. The press includes an upper pressing element and a lower pressing element. The upper pressing element has a perforated region that acts as a strainer. The perforated region is advanced against the lid and into the can, wherein displaced packing fluids are collected within a receiving area defined within the perforated region. A pour spout then allows the collected fluids to be removed in a controlled manner. The lower pressing element retains the can in a predetermined orientation as the can is being pressed. Accordingly, the angle at which the displaced fluids will pour is controlled by the manipulation of the press and the can of food held firmly within the press.

Abstract: A tee setting device and the associated method for setting a golf tee into the ground. The device includes a tubular shaft having a head assembly at one end and a handle assembly at the opposite end. The head assembly includes a mechanism for retaining a golf tee and orienting the golf tee at a perpendicular to the ground. A pushrod is disposed within the shaft between the handle assembly and the head assembly. A selectively adjustable engagement device is present within the handle assembly. The engagement device enables a handle to engage the pushrod at different points. The handle is movable through a predetermined range relative the shaft. Accordingly, by selectively coupling the handle to the pushrod at different points, the handle can be used to move the pushrod a given distance within the shaft. The end of the pushrod, opposite the handle, is disposed above the golf tee that is retained in the head assembly.

Abstract: A wiring box assembly for an electrical fixture. The wiring box assembly includes a box structure, wherein the wires of an incoming electrical cable are retained within the box structure at a set orientation and position. A dielectric insert is positionable within the box structure. The dielectric insert envelops a plurality of conductive elements within the insert. Screws are driven through the insert into the incoming wires. The screws are conductive and therefor electrically couple the wires to the conductive elements within the dielectric insert. Backing off these screws, breaks the contact, thereby providing a safe, local disconnect point. The leads of the electrical fixture being mounted within the wiring box are joined to the dielectric insert with secondary screws. The secondary screws are driven into the insert and engage the conductive elements within the insert, thereby electrically coupling the leads of the electrical fixture to the incoming wires.

Abstract: A game apparatus wherein players move along a playing path and make various electrical interconnections along the way. At any one given time only one space on the playing field contains an open switch coupled to a noise generating device. If a player lands on the selected space and closes the switch, a noise will sound and the player gets to keep toy money laid out on the playing field. A selection control unit randomly changes the position of the open switch on the game board each time it is found. As a result, a player never knows whether or not he or she is moving toward or away from the open switch. The selection control unit also eliminates previously used spaces from the random selection process. As such, the players know that once a space has been used and the money for that space has been taken, that space will not be selected again.

Abstract: A flush control mechanism for a toilet and associated method that enables the toilet to be flushed with either a long flush cycle for solid wastes or a short flush cycle for liquid wastes. The present invention includes a nonbouyant flush valve that controls the duration of the flush cycle. A handle assembly is provided that is rotatably manipulative around its longitudinal axis from a set orientation to a rotated orientation. The handle assembly is also reciprocally manipulative along its longitudinal axis from an extended position to a retracted position. A first mechanism is coupled to the handle assembly and the flush valve for temporarily maintaining the flush valve in an open condition when the handle assembly is rotated into its rotated orientation. The flush valve remains open until the tank drains to a first level.

Abstract: The present invention arrow rest includes a mounting element that can be selectively attached to the archery bow. An interchangeable arrow support assembly is attached to the mounting element. The arrow support assembly includes a positioning mechanism that automatically positions the arrow support assembly into a desired position on the mounting element as the arrow support assembly is attached to the mounting element. As such, an archer can preadjust several arrow support assemblies for different shooting conditions such as arrow weight, target distance and the like. As a result, the archer need only change the arrow support assembly with another to ready his or her bow to a new shooting condition. The preadjusted arrow support assemblies eliminate the time consuming step of having to readjust the arrow rest each time shooting conditions change.

Abstract: An exercise device that enables a person to exercise the abductor muscles of the legs, the postural muscles and the muscles of the upper arms. The exercise device includes a base structure and two elongated members, each having an upper end and a lower end, that are joined to the base structure. The lower end of each elongated member is pivotably coupled to the base structure in a manner that enables each of the elongated members to be pivotably moved about its lower end in a direction generally away from the other elongated member. The pivotable movement of each of the elongated members is resisted by the presence of at least one resistance element that extends between each elongated member and the base structure. The presence of the resistance elements biases each elongated member into a set position that is generally perpendicular to the horizontal surface of the base structure.

Abstract: The present invention is a mounting support for mounting a free-standing box fan on a narrow window sill in a manner that allows the box fan to be selectively adjusted, relative the window, into differing directions without interfering with the operation of the window or comprising the support for the box fan on the window sill.

Abstract: A bathing support device for use in bathing disabled persons that includes a water permeable platform upon which the disabled person can lay. The platform is supported a predetermined height over the bathtub by front and rear leg assemblies. The front leg assemblies extend from the platform and engage the floor proximate the front of the bathtub. As such, the front leg assemblies can cause no damage to the bathtub or its finish. The rear leg assembly extend from the platform and engage the bottom surface of the bathtub, which can support the forces applied by the rear leg assembly without damage. The orientation of the legs is designed to provide a stable support for the disabled person, thereby removing the concerns and dangers of having the support tip while the disabled person is supported by the platform.

Abstract: A locking device used to secure a fishing rod and reel assembly to another object, such as an automobile, boat or the like. The locking device includes a hasp that closes around a fishing rod and the elongated neck of a fishing reel that extends from the fishing rod. The hasp includes apertures that can accept a padlock, wherein the padlock prevents the hasp from being removed from around the fishing rod and reel assembly. When closed around the fishing rod and reel assembly, the hasp independently engages both the fishing rod and the fishing reel. The hasp is mechanically attached to an object such as an automobile or boat, as such the hasp joins the fishing rod and reel assembly to the object, preventing the casual theft of the rod and reel assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is a catch container for retaining debris or other materials wiped from the edge of a work surface. The present invention catch container includes a receptacle structure, a mounting bracket adjustably attached to the receptacle structure, and a sloped surface descending toward the receptacle from the mounting bracket. The present invention catch container is mounted under a work surface so that debris displaced from the work surface lands upon the sloped surface. The sloped surface then guides the debris into the receptacle without slashing or spillage.

Abstract: The present invention is an endotracheal tube and the corresponding method of utilizing the endotracheal tube in an intubation procedure. The endotracheal tube is orally advanced past the epiglottis of a patient. The endotracheal tube then rests upon the patient's larynx which serves to create a base reference point for the positioning of the endotracheal tube within the trachea of the patient. By knowing how far the endotracheal tube is advanced beyond the point of contact with the larynx, the person administering the intubation procedure can accurately position the end of the endotracheal tube safely within the patient's trachea.