Abstract: A programmable neck massaging device including a base member positionable at a lower back of a user. The base member has a massaging element disposed therein for providing a massaging action to the lower back of the user. A back support arm is removably coupled with respect to the base member. A neck support is positionable around a neck of the user. The neck support is secured to the back support arm. The neck support has a generally U-shaped configuration defined by opposed free ends. The neck support includes a pair of massaging elements disposed within the opposed free ends thereof. A control panel is secured to the neck support. The control panel is in communication with the massaging element of the base member and the pair of massaging elements of the neck support. The control panel includes a timer. The timer has control buttons. The control panel includes a display. The control panel programs the activation of the massaging elements at timed intervals.

Abstract: A high volume evacuation tip holding and dispensing apparatus including a housing dimensioned for holding a plurality of disposable high volume evacuation tips therein in a horizontal orientation. The housing has a dispensing channel depending therefrom. The dispensing channel has an open upper end in communication with a hollow interior of the housing, and an open lower end. A collection tray is secured to the open lower end of the dispensing channel of the housing for holding a single disposable high volume evacuation tip thereon. A dispensing block is slidably disposed within the hollow interior of the housing above the open upper end of the dispensing channel to allow passage of a single disposable high volume evacuation tip into the dispensing channel for passage into the collection tray.

Abstract: A safety attachment for utility pole transport having a mid bracket and an end bracket that attach around a utility pole. The mid bracket is situated along the unsupported length of the pole, and the end bracket is positioned at the rear end of the pole. A plate is attached to the end bracket, covering the end of the utility pole. A horizontal impact beam is situated below the pole, and is attached to the plate with a plurality of vertical members. A pair of diagonal arms extend from the mid bracket to the impact beam and help distribute impact forces on the utility pole. Accordingly, if a vehicle were to collide with the pole, the bumper of the vehicle would strike the impact beam, reducing the severity of damage. Reflectors or lighting devices are positioned along the impact beam to help reduce the chance of a collision.

Abstract: A shopping cart seat liner, for use in protecting a shopping cart and its contents from contamination from a child seated therein, comprising a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, and a pair of side panels. The bottom panel, front panel, rear panel, and side panels are attached to create a vessel which is open at a top lip for allowing the child to be seated: therein, and which is capable of folding flat prior to use. Leg cutouts are pre-scored on the front panel to create leg openings which allow the child's legs to extend outward from the seat liner therethrough.

Abstract: A hair cutting tool for long-haired animals including a handle portion having an outer end and an inner end. The inner end has a narrow extension extending linearly therefrom. A breaking and cutting segment extends outwardly from the narrow extension of the handle portion. A cap portion is dimensioned for removably coupling with the narrow extension of the handle portion for covering the breaking and cutting segment.

Abstract: A bag opening and cleaning system which allows a garbage or leaf bag to be held open while filled with garbage or leaves. The system includes a pair of hoops including an inner hoop and an outer hoop. The inner hoop is positionable within the outer hoop. The pair of hoops have a plurality of circumferentially spaced pliable clamps holding the inner and outer hoops together. The pair of hoops receive an open upper end of a bag between the inner and outer hoops. A gripping member is coupled with the pair of hoops. A dust pan is hingedly coupled with the pair of hoops.

Abstract: A system for producing color water and colored ice cubes in various shapes, having a control unit with front panel buttons which allow a user to select a color. Dye reservoirs are provided which are selectively dispensed into a mixing chamber to provide the selected color, where they are combined with water and chilled. The colored water is provided to a dispensing unit which selectively dispenses the colored water, or creates colored ice cubes for subsequent dispensing. Ice trays are removably secured within the dispensing unit to allow various shaped ice cubes to be produced.

Abstract: A monitoring and alerting system for luggage including a master unit and a plurality of slave units. Each slave unit has a unique identity. The master unit and slave units each have a status display having numbered indicia which normally displays the numbered indicia for the slave units in a first color, and has an annunciator. When the master unit and slave units are separated by a predetermined distance, an alert condition is established whereby the numbered indicia for that slave unit changes to a second color and both the master unit and slave unit sound an alert with their annunciators. A wire loop may be used to attach the slave units to luggage, which normally maintains a closed circuit, such that if the wire loop is removed from the luggage and becomes open circuited while the slave unit is on, the alert condition is established.

Abstract: A cat litter storage and dispensing system that will allow cat owners to easily change and refill a litter box including a housing having a closed upper end, an open lower end, a front wall, a back wall, opposed side walls, and a hollow interior. The closed upper end has an opening therein exposing the hollow interior. The housing receives a quantity of cat litter within the hollow interior. A funnel member is coupled with the open lower end of the housing. The funnel member has an open wide upper end and an open narrow lower end. The open wide upper end is secured to the open lower end of the housing. The funnel member includes a slotted opening therethrough upwardly of the open narrow lower end. The funnel member includes a stop plate slidably received within the slotted opening for covering the open narrow lower end. A plurality of wall-mountable brackets are adapted for being secured to a wall area and coupled with the housing whereby the housing is elevated over a litter box.

Abstract: A heat producing system for a building including a cylindrical housing having a closed upper end, a closed lower end, a cylindrical side wall therebetween, and a hollow interior. The closed upper end has an opening therethrough exposing the hollow interior. A piping system is disposed within the hollow interior of the cylindrical housing. The piping system includes a series of air inlets extending outwardly of the cylindrical housing adjacent to the closed lower end thereof. The piping system includes a single outlet pipe extending outwardly of the cylindrical housing adjacent to the closed upper end thereof. The single outlet pipe is coupled with a heating duct system of a building. A quantity of vegetable matter is positioned within the hollow interior of the cylindrical housing.

Abstract: A pneumatic propulsion system includes pneumatic powered motors coupled to a rotatable tubular inner drive member of an axle assembly. The rotatable tubular drive member, for example when installed in a ground traversing vehicle, will be coupled to drive wheels of the vehicle. The pneumatic propulsion system of the invention further includes a plurality of radial compressor units mounted upon the axle assembly, and rotated and driven by the tubular drive member. A controlled release of pressurized air from an included reservoir tank energizes the pneumatic powered motors, causing a rotating of the tubular drive member and a propelling of the vehicle. The rotating of tubular drive member additionally directly drives the compressor units causing air to be pressurized and regeneratively transferred into a pneumatic reservoir tank of the propulsion system.