Abstract: A metering dispenser for bubble bath which may be optimally positioned and anchored within a drain of a bath tub is disclosed. The bubble bath dispenser comprising: a container body having a bottom portion having a bottom sidewall and adapted to closely seat within and across the bath tub drain; a central portion adapted to peripherally surround the drain and sealingly seat on the interior bottom side portion of the bath tub; a top wall portion extending upwardly above and around the central portion; and, a cover adapted to seat on the top wall portion of the container body. In the preferred embodiment the dispenser has an overall disk shape and a layered appearance decorated with light markings giving it an unidentified flying object appearance which appeals to young children.

Abstract: A centering clamp which is particularly useful for clamping work pieces in jigs is disclosed.

Abstract: There is a need for an efficient cutter to cut openings in drywall for electrical switch and outlet boxes. Existing cutters typically press out an opening and consequently require great hand supplied force and use of a back plate which must be positioned behind the wallboard.

Abstract: A hopper for moving and accurately placing granular materials and granular slurries. The hopper comprises: an elongate feed trough having two opposite end portions and an open top side portion so that the trough may be filled along the open top side portion; an elongate auger having flexible blades, to facilitate non-jamming operation, positioned in and extending along a bottom portion of the trough, said auger having a drive and a floating discharge end portion; a drive positioned adjacent to one end portion of the trough and releasably connected the drive end portion of the auger; a discharge sleeve positioned in the other end portion of the trough encircling the other floating discharge end portion of the auger.

Abstract: Typically acrylic is lighted by grouping end portions of a multiplicity of light transmitting fiber optic cables together to form a desired shape or pattern. The problem with this approach is that because so many cables are required, it is difficult, time consuming, and relatively expensive. This invention discloses three artistic and novel methods of light sculpturing acrylic with fiber optic cable. In one method an elongate channel is carved on a rear side portion of the acrylic; a front side portion of the channel is colored; and one end portion of a fiber optic cable is laid in and secured along the channel. In a second method a rearwardly extending post is mounted on a rear side portion of the acrylic; and one end portion of the fiber optic cable is secured to the top portion of the post, so that light transmitted through the cable disperses over an area on the acrylic adjacent to the post. In a third method the rear side portion of the acrylic is painted and a shape is carved thereon.

Abstract: A lightweight component holding system which is simple to use, and in which an irregularly component may be readily positioned and repositioned for light assembly or inspection is disclosed. The system comprises: a side assembly having an elongated base having opposite ends and having; a carriage laterally slidable and lockable on the base, said carriage having; an upright column rotatably and lockably mounted on the carriage, said column having; a slide vertically and lockably slidable on the column, said slide having; an advancing shaft having a front projecting end having a component holding means attached thereto. At least three, and preferably four side assemblies have their opposite end portions interconnected so that they together form a stable planar component holding system, having a base center opening. In a preferred embodiment the advancing shaft comprises a holding means screw having a turning wheel on a rear end portion thereof.

Abstract: An automated apparatus and method which can sequentially move a RF probe through the 16 measurement positions specified in the IEC 1000-4-3 field of uniformity measurement test. The time consuming task of precisely positioning the probe, entering and exiting/opening and closing the anechoic chamber and turning the power off while repositioning the probe is eliminated. The apparatus utilizes stepping motors. The apparatus is lightweight, mechanically simple, ascetic, rugged, consistently reliable and precise, and may be easily transported and set up.

Abstract: An end shaft mounted clutch which is inexpensive to produce, maintain, and install, even on an existing belt driven lawn mower.

Abstract: An auger for moving granular material and slurries of granular materials comprising: a shaft; a rigid inner blade portion fastened to and spiraling around the shaft; and a flexible substantially larger outer blade portion carried by the inner blade portion. In the preferred embodiment the flexible blade portion comprises belting cut into the shape of a split doughnut shaped disc. The split doughnut shaped disc has a larger inside diameter than the diameter of the shaft so that when it is rolled around the shaft and fastened to the rigid inner blade portion it extends more than one revolution therearound. The problem faced in the movement of granular materials is that rocks, stones or other non-uniformly large pieces of material predictably are present in the material being handled. These larger pieces sink to the bottom of the auger and jam between it and the bottom of a trough therebelow.

Abstract: An injection clamp for lifting and holding skin on an upper arm comprising: a pair of mating parallel elongated jaw members; a pair of mating arm members hinged together at one end, each arm member having a hinge end portion which carries an elongate jaw member extending laterally therefrom, each arm member having a rounded central portion adapted to extend around one side of the upper arm, and a spring end portion, said spring end portion being the end of the arm member opposite the hinge end; and, tension spring extending between the spring end portions of the pair of mating arm members is disclosed. The unique design of the clamp allows one to single handedly slide the clamp over the upper arm, open the spring end portion thereof with one's fingers, and then while pulling the elongate jaw members towards the arm--allow the spring end portion to close so that the skin is pinched between the elongate jaw members.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for campers, hikers, and hunters enjoying the out-of-doors and nature in the wilderness is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment of the invention the transmitter is adapted to be plugged into the cigarette lighter in a vehicle and is fitted with an antenna which can be magnetically adhered to the roof of the vehicle. The transmitter emits a distinctive warble tone. The receiver is configured with a telescoping antenna and an audio level meter to more accurately determine the direction of maximum signal strength. The apparatus is inexpensive, as well as being simple and convenient to use.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying lotion to a hoof which includes a cuff-like conical body having a first edge and a second edge. The conical body extends outwardly from the first edge to the second edge. The conical body is split along opposed split edges which extend between the first edge and the second edge. The conical body has an exterior surface and an interior surface. An absorbent lining is positioned on the interior surface of the conical body, whereby lotion is maintained in contact with a hoof. One of the opposed split edges is secured to the conical body whereby the conical body is maintained in a position overlying the hoof.

Abstract: A washer toss game apparatus is disclosed comprising: 1) a planar member having a hole through a central portion thereof; and, 2) an upright support member which has three lateral grooves through a central portion thereof, each which closely fits an edge of the planar member. The planar member accordingly may be positioned at three different levels of inclination. The planar member is additionally provided with a non-slip resilient planar strip on one side thereof, so that when this side is positioned upwardly the washers are more easily tossed and maintained on the planar surface. By increasing the angle of inclination of the planar member and turning the slippery side upwards the difficulty of scoring can be increased. Each player alternatively tosses four washers in a round. All washers of one player which are closer to the hole than any of the washers of the other player score points. Three points are awarded for a washer passing through the hole; one point for other scoring washers.

Abstract: An adaptor for use with a submerged arc welder is described which includes a wire feed tube and a flux feed tube. The wire feed tube is at least one foot in length and has a first end and a second end. Exterior threads are provided for attaching the first end of the wire feed tube to a wire feeding mechanism of a submerged arc welder. Interior threads are provided for attaching a tip to the second end of the wire feed tube. The flux feed tube is at least one foot in length and has a first end and a second end. The flux feed tube is disposed immediately adjacent and substantially parallel to the wire feed tube with the second end of the flux feed tube adjacent the second end of the wire feed tube. An insulating sheathing covers both the wire feed tube and the flux feed tube, thereby maintaining the wire feed tube and the flux feed tube in parallel relation.

Abstract: A guidance system for use in docking a movable vehicle with a stationary target, such as a vehicle to be towed, includes a sensing unit pivotally mounted on a towing vehicle in alignment with a hitch member thereof and a display unit, electrically coupled to the sensing unit, the display unit being mounted on the towing vehicle in view of the driver, either directly or through use of a rear view mirror. A tensioned line is stored on a spring and reel assembly within the sensing unit and is adapted to be unreeled therefrom and attached to a connection point on the stationary target that is aligned with a hitch member of the stationary target. Optical switches within a shutter assembly through which the tensioned line passes sense lateral deviations from a position of perfect axial alignment of the tensioned line with the hitch members on both the towing vehicle and the stationary target.