Abstract: A bag sifting system, for use with a cat litter box in separating waste products and clumped litter from uncontaminated litter, using a plurality of bags which are extended over the litter box before the litter box is filled with litter. As the litter becomes partially soiled, an uppermost of the bags is lifted from the litter box. Each bag has a sifting region having a plurality of sifting holes which allow uncontaminated litter to fall onto the remaining bags in the litter box below. The waste products and clumped litter, being too large to fall through the sifting holes, remains in the bag. The bag has a non-sifting region without holes, such that the bag is then tilted and rotated so that the waste products and clumped litter fall into the non-sifting region, and are contained therein for disposal.

Abstract: A ratcheting adjustable wrench, having a handle assembly and a head assembly. The handle assembly is pivotally attached to the head assembly. The head assembly includes a fixed jaw and a movable jaw which together may engage a nut. An opening, having an opening top and an opening bottom extends laterally through the fixed jaw. A shaft spans the opening from the opening top to the opening bottom. A rack having teeth is rigidly attached to the movable jaw. A worm gear is slidably mounted on the shaft, which is attached to the fixed jaw and engages the rack. The handle has a contact point which selectively urges the worm gear against the opening top of the fixed jaw to maintain the position of the fixed jaw with respect to the movable jaw to torque the nut.

Abstract: A fabric selection system, for allowing a user to visualize an item as if it were fabricated using any of numerous selected fabric samples, comprising a carrier. A graphic representation of the item is imprinted on the carrier, having object lines which include an outline and object lines which depict interior details of the item. The object lines are silver metallic in color and may be heat transferred using metal foil and a die in the shape of the object lines. The outline defines a window which is transparent so that when the carrier is held over one of the selected fabric samples, the selected fabric sample may be viewed through the window so that the item can be visualized in conjunction with that fabric sample. The carrier has a background area outside of the outline which is less than transparent so as to at least partially obscure the selected fabric sample so that the user can focus upon the selected fabric sample in conjunction with the item.

Abstract: A respirator mask for filtering breathed air including a mask portion dimensioned for covering the mouth of the user. The mask portion includes an inner portion, an outer portion, and an air chamber therebetween. The mask portion includes a generally circular peripheral edge. The peripheral edge includes a top edge, a bottom edge, and opposed side edges. The mask portion includes a recessed mouth section on the inner portion thereof. The recessed mouth section includes a central aperture in communication with the air chamber. The mask portion includes a pair of air vents secured to the outer portion thereof. The pair of air vents each have open inner and outer ends. The open inner ends are in communication with the air chamber. A mouthpiece portion is removably coupled with respect to the mask portion. The mouthpiece portion includes a shield portion dimensioned for positioning within the recessed mouth section of the mask portion.

Abstract: A patient transfer device for aiding in the comfortable and easy transfer of incapacitated persons from a bed to a gurney, or vice versa. The transfer device has a stationary board having a number of roller assemblies, and a movable board having a number of channels for accommodating the roller assemblies. When the movable board is mounted on top of the stationary board, the roller assemblies allow the movable board to slide thereover. Each roller assembly has a column of balls secured within a track. Dividers extend horizontally between the side walls, adjacent to the balls, to prevent the balls from sliding within the track. The movable board channels are interlocked with the tracks. This configuration prevents the movable board from lifting upward, off of the stationary board while in use.

Abstract: A carbonated canned beverage sealing device including a cover member having a circular member for positioning over an upper end of a beverage can. The cover member has an O-ring positionable inside the can rolled lip to effect a seal therewith. The circular ring has radial apertures each having rivets slidably disposed therein to abut the can below the rolled lip. A cap portion has a periphery for positioning over the cover member. Radially disposed tab housings extend outwardly and downwardly from the cap periphery in a spaced relationship corresponding with the rivets. Each tab housing has a hollow opening for receiving a rivet whereby the openings are positioned over the rivets. The cap portion-is rotated so that the rivets are pushed inwardly against the can below the can rolled lip to hold and effect a seal between the O-ring and the upper end of the carbonated beverage can.

Abstract: An alarm and data logging apparatus for reminding, encouraging, and electronically recording results of regularly scheduled preferably monthly breast self-examinations (BSEs). The apparatus includes a computer with a calendar/clock circuit or equivalent software functions, along with a human-interface. The computer is configured for determining via the calendar/clock when a pre-defined alarm time and date has been reached. An alarm is issued in a repeating yet reasonable fashion until the woman to which the alarms are issued conducts a BSE and records the results of the BSE into the apparatus. The apparatus supports the archiving of results in a database of the computer or a database of a remote computer located at a remote location.

Abstract: A garbage receptacle with incorporated liner compartment including a container having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a surrounding side wall therebetween. The container includes an intermediate lateral wall disposed upwardly of the closed lower end whereby a storage compartment is formed between the intermediate sliding shelf and the closed lower end. The surrounding side wall has an opening therein exposing the storage compartment. The opening has a removable access panel disposed therein. The storage compartment is dimensioned for holding a box of garbage liners therein. The intermediate sliding shelf has a central aperture therethrough, whereby a single liner is fed through the aperture to be extended up over the open upper end of the container.

Abstract: A work table with a portable table saw support including a table portion comprised of a pair of elongated horizontal segments positioned in a spaced and parallel orientation. The horizontal segments each include a central section and opposed end sections. The table portion includes a table top secured between the central sections of the horizontal segments whereby empty space exists between corresponding opposed end sections of the horizontal segments. The table portion includes a pair of inverted generally U-shaped legs foldably secured to the table top for elevating the table portion when in an extended orientation. The legs fold against the table top in a closed orientation. The opposed end sections allow a portable table saw to be placed therebetween for elevated use.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifting device that allows a user to lift or lower a toilet seat without have to touch the seat with his or her hands. The device has a rope assembly: and a wall mounted plate assembly. The rope assembly extends from the toilet seat to the plate assembly, and controls positioning of the seat. The rope assembly includes an elongated piece of rope having two ends, a loop between the ends, and a pair of clamps se curable to the toilet seat. Each rope end is attached to one of the clamps. The plate assembly has an elongated base, a top hook, a bottom hook, and U-shaped guides. In order to lower the toilet seat, the rope loop is extended upward towards the top hook, under the guides. To lift the seat, the loop is pulled downward over the top surface of the guide toward the bottom hook. To maintain the seat in the lifted position, the loop is secured around the bottom hook.

Abstract: A collapsible support frame for a sign, having a base, a main hollow vertical tube, and a support assembly. The support assembly consists of a pair of vertical supports, a lower horizontal support, and an upper horizontal support, which together define a rectangular frame. When assembled, the support assembly holds the sign in place. The base is attached to the bottom of the tube and lends stability to the support frame. The frame may be collapsed, for easy storage, with the support assembly fitting fully within the hollow vertical tube.