Abstract: A Cinch having a fastening strap and an elongated cushion either permanently or releasably attached to one another. The elongated cushion preferably has a resilient edge along at least the front of the body of the elongated cushion and around the ends of the body of the elongated cushion. Optionally, the edge has a discontinuity at each end of the body, and along the front of the body. When the edge is also along the rear of the body of the elongated cushion, the edge also optionally contains a discontinuity along such rear. The fastening strap preferably comprises a unitary belt having one or more fastening devices at each end. The fastening strap and the elongated cushion can either be generally linear or have a triangular shape. The generally linear version of the elongated cushion preferably symmetrical, having a resilient edge on the front, the rear, and around each end.

Abstract: A clip having a main member with a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end. A first substantially planar member has a first end connected to a first end of a second substantially planar member. The outside of the vertex formed by the substantially planar members is connected to the first side of the main member intermediate the ends of the main member. In use, the substantially planar members contact the rear and outside edge of a frame for a canvas. A short hook is connected to the first end of the main member and, in use, presses against the front of the frame. And a long hook is attached to a second end of the main member and, in use, presses against the inside edge of the frame. A variety of attachments may be made to the second side of the main member.

Abstract: A retractable hose extension for a vacuum having an expandable hose within a containment structure, a first coupling at the first end of the hose and in the first end of the containment structure for connecting the hose to a vacuum, a valve at the second end of the hose, and either a door or other releasable retention device for the hose. Preferably, the valve is an iris valve. Two fixed embodiment and one portable embodiment exist. The first fixed embodiment is inserted within a wall. The second fixed embodiment is rotatably attached to a tube contained within or running below a ceiling and extending from a vacuum system.

Abstract: A multiple socket tool combines two, three, or four socket sizes. The sockets are nested inside each other so the tool can be applied to different sizes of bolts or nuts for tightening and loosening such nuts and bolts without changing sockets. Compression springs and pins allow the inner sockets to depress into the larger socket allowing a user automatically to use the proper size. The tool is be driven by a ratchet wrench or an impact gun by connecting to an aperture within the tool. The multi sockets will consist of numerous standard and metric sizes.

Abstract: A system of finite state machines built with asynchronous or synchronous logic for controlling the flow of data through computational logic circuits programmed to accomplish a task specified by a user, having one finite state machine associated with each computational logic circuit, having each finite state machine accept data from either one or more predecessor finite state machines or from one or more sources outside the system and furnish data to one or more successor finite state machines or a recipient outside the system, excluding from consideration in determining a clock period for the system logic paths performing the task specified by the user, and providing a means for ensuring that each finite state machine allows sufficient time to elapse for the computational logic circuit associated with that finite state to perform its task.

Abstract: An improved transaxle having space along an input shaft so that transmission fluid can flow along such input shaft. The input shaft is splined to a forward drum. In order for transmission fluid to be able to pass the splines of the input shaft and the mating splines of the forward drum, either one or more splines or one or more mating splines are removed. Some of each may also be eliminated. The structural integrity of the input shaft is maintained by having the splines radiate from the surface of the input shaft. Optionally, a bushing and tubes facilitate the movement of transmission fluid from the surface of the input shaft, to a cooler, and back to the surface of the input shaft. Furthermore, a variety of construction techniques are employed for, inter alia, further strengthening the improved transaxle.

Abstract: A multiple-tool attachment for vehicles having a front subassembly and a rear subassembly. The front subassembly and rear subassembly are connected with a slip joint so that the attachment can be placed upon vehicles of varying size. A variety of tools can be connected to the front subassembly. Preferably the front subassembly has one or more support wheels, and one embodiment of the rear subassembly has one or more rear support wheels. Such wheels can support the weight of the attachment and tools to minimize the added load on a vehicle. In another embodiment, the rear subassembly is replaced with an adapter so that the front subassembly can be connected to a truck or utility vehicle. And a still further embodiment, in order to facilitate towing, adds tow wheels to the embodiment having the front subassembly but with an adapter replacing the rear subassembly.

Abstract: A discharge control system for a reservoir having a pressure-communicating valve in a valve chamber with the inlet of the pressure-communicating valve connected the reservoir outlet aperture and the outlet of the pressure-communicating valve connected to a discharge aperture in the containment structure for the valve chamber. An auxiliary reservoir outlet aperture enables water to flow from the reservoir into the valve chamber, submerging the pressure-communicating valve. Water flows from the valve chamber through a valve chamber outlet aperture that is substantially the same as the auxiliary reservoir outlet aperture and is located at substantially the same height as the center of the reservoir outlet aperture. One or more supplemental auxiliary reservoir outlet apertures are located at incrementally greater heights in the containment wall for said reservoir to assure that water will enter and leave the valve chamber at the same rate under all conditions.

Abstract: An electrical box with recessed faceplate having a one-piece recessed faceplate and adapted to accommodate a two-piece recessed faceplate. A rear portion contains channels on the top, bottom, and sides. A connecting wall attaches the rear portion to the front portion. The connecting wall extends beyond the rear portion and preferably contains one or more apertures to accommodate releasable fasteners such as screws. These apertures and the channels assure that no screws or analogous components of another type of releasable fastener are not exposed within the box. The two-piece recessed faceplate has an inner portion and an outer portion which slide along each other in order to enable the box to be mounted at different distances from the mounting surface. Optionally, a removable cover extends across the mouth of the faceplate. An extender is also available for converting traditional electrical boxes into a box that can accommodate a recessed faceplate.

Abstract: A controllably rotatable seat having an arm to which one or more seats are attached. The arm is rotatably connected to a carrier. An electrical motor, pneumatics, hydraulics, or any other mechanism that is well known in the art for producing rotation rotates the arm and, consequently, the seat or seats. Initiation of rotation and returning of the seat or seats to their original orientation is accomplished by a timer, a sensor detecting targets, or the measurement of some physical criterion associated with movement of the carrier. Preferably, a lever arm connects the arm to the device for rotating so that the point of rotation of the device for rotating will be substantially aligned with the center of gravity of a participant sitting on the seat.

Abstract: A Cinch having a fastening strap and an elongated cushion either permanently or releasably attached to one another. The elongated cushion preferably has a resilient edge along at least the front of the body of the elongated cushion and around the ends of the body of the elongated cushion. Optionally, the edge has a discontinuity at each end of the body, and along the front of the body. When the edge is also along the rear of the body of the elongated cushion, the edge also optionally contains a discontinuity along such rear. The fastening strap preferably comprises a unitary belt having one or more fastening devices at each end. The fastening strap and the elongated cushion can either be generally linear or have a triangular shape. The generally linear version of the elongated cushion preferably symmetrical, having a resilient edge on the front, the rear, and around each end.

Abstract: A restraint for retaining a person within a seat. The restraint has a lap bar and a shoulder bar which can be independently adjusted. The lap bar can be rotated either to retain a person or to permit a person to enter or exit. Also, the lap bar can be pulled farther away or pushed closer to a person. When extended completely, the lap bar will remain locked in such position until the lap bar is rotated toward the position a person will occupy. When pushed toward a person, the lap bar cannot be pushed farther away until a rod to which the lap bar is attached is released from a lock. The shoulder retainer is attached to a similar rod which is locked in this same fashion.

Abstract: A method for comparing and correlating analyses of changes in cells and tissues wherein one or more analysts analyze features of medical importance in cytology specimens or surgical specimens to determine the degree of variation. A numeric or alphabetic scale is established, going from the least possible variation to the greatest possible variation of the feature. Using such a scale, each analyst assigns a number or letter to the degree of variation. These numbers or letters are displayed in specific locations along the first axis of an orthogonal system. Also displayed is a consensus degree of variation. The determination of one or more analysts is compared to the consensus degree of variation in order to determine, and assign an appropriate indicator based upon, the degree of accuracy. This may be done either visually or with a computer.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a capital for an architectural column. The inside of a mold for an architectural column is lightly coated with a mold release. A first opening of the mold is placed upon a surface, and a plug is positioned on the surface within the first opening. Through another opening foam is poured around the plug. After the foam has hardened, the mold is removed from the surface. All other openings in the mold are securely covered. Then an elastomer is introduced into the mold, and the mold is rotated about multiple different axes. The introduction of the elastomer is repeated after the prior coating created by the introduced elastomer has become tacky but before the prior coating has become firm. After the final coating of elastomer has become tacky but not firm, foam is introduced into the mold.

Abstract: A variably curved track-mounted amusement ride having at least one outside curve and at least one inside curve, each lying substantially within a vertical plane and each having an axis of symmetry which is substantially horizontal. Preferably, the top curve is an outside curve; and preferably inside and outside curves alternate with each other. Also preferably, before the first curve, between each outside curve and each inside curve, and after the last curve is a substantially straight segment which slopes downward. The vertical distance occupied by an outside curve is less than that occupied by an inside curve. The track can retain a cart which runs on the track no matter what the orientation of the body of the cart is with respect to the track. Any means that is well known in the art can be used to raise the cart to the beginning of the track.