Abstract: A convertible towel, for use by a user having a shoulder and a waist. The convertible towel includes a towel portion and a shoulder strap. The towel portion is selectively folded longitudinally and maintained in that once folded position by a zipper, then folded transversely and maintained in that twice folded position by secondary fasteners, and then folded transversely and maintained in that thrice folded position by primary fasteners. The thrice-folded towel portion is in a compact rectangular form that is then connected to the shoulder strap so that it can be carried by the user in a hands-free manner. In the compact rectangular form, multiple storage compartments are provided that are selectively accessible by the zipper. The shoulder strap preferably includes a fanny pack for containing personal items, such that the shoulder strap may be detached from the towel portion and extended around the waist of the user.

Abstract: A reinforcement pad for protecting a liner of a pool from damage caused by a user ascending and descending a pool ladder having two upper ends and two lower ends. The reinforcement pad has a substantially oval pad base and a substantially cylindrical socket extending therefrom. The socket, which has a centrally located bore, is mateable with only one lower ladder end. A user inserts one lower ladder end into the bore of the socket of one reinforcement pad. The user then repeats this step with the other lower ladder end and another reinforcement pad. Next, the user positions the pad base against the pool liner and attaches the upper ladder ends to the pool deck. The pad distributes pressure applied to the ladder over the wider area of the lower surface of the pad base, thereby preventing the liner from becoming damaged.

Abstract: An exercise device for cushioning and supporting a user while exercising and developing arm, leg, back, and abdominal muscles and reducing fat around the stomach and abdominal area. The exercise device has a pair of equally sized rectangular mats including an upper and a lower mat having a hinge connection for folding in half. Said mats have a top surface, a bottom surface, and side edges. The upper mat has two internally positioned flexible shafts, two adjustable straps extend upwardly from the upper mat, and an outwardly extending head support panel. The lower mat has two internally positioned, non-flexible shafts, two adjustable feet straps, and two grasping straps.

Abstract: A portable adjustable headrest for seats that will prevent a person's head from falling to the side while sleeping including a support bar, telescoping bar, and a headrest pad. The support bar includes a curved flexible top for hanging from a variety of seat-tops, and includes an elongated portion for interaction with the telescoping bar. The telescoping bar is removably attached through bands along the front surface of the support bar allowing for the raising and lowering of the telescoping bar wherein the headrest pad is coupled thereto. The headrest pad is hingeably attached to a ring that is integrally coupled to the telescoping bar, allowing the headrest pad to rotate upwardly and downwardly.

Abstract: An osteotomy guide having a frame and a pair of guide pins, for creating a desired cut in a bone. The frame has an outer frame, and an inner frame which is telescopically mounted within the outer frame. Both the inner frame and outer frame having open ends and a guide pin sleeve. The inner frame and outer frame together define a main slot which is adjustable in length by moving the inner frame with respect to the outer frame. The frame is mounted to the bone by creating anchoring holes in the bone and extending the guide pins through the guide pin sleeves and into the anchoring holes, such that the guide pins are parallel in all planes. A controlled cut is created by using the guide pins as a visual guide or inserting a saw blade through the main slot.

Abstract: A mailbox security device capable of being mounted within the opening of any standard sized mailbox for securing delivered mail. The mailbox security device includes a frame and a hinged door. The hinged door has an interior surface and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism has a circular recessed input and key. The interior surface has a latch and spring for locking the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A method of assembling and storing a portable stand for a fire extinguisher having a case, a pylon and a base. The case has a rear wall and a bottom wall. The pylon has a front surface, an open bottom with an outer flange and a top that is narrower than the outer flange. In addition, the base is generally rectangular and has a central opening in its upper and lower surfaces. The assembly method involves inserting the top of the pylon upwardly through the central opening until the outer flange engages the base, mounting the case onto the front surface of the pylon and positioning the fire extinguisher inside the case such that it rests on the bottom wall. The storage method comprises detaching the case from the pylon of each stand, separating the pylon and the base of each stand, stacking the pylons and stacking the bases.

Abstract: A guitar strap, for supporting a guitar, having a guitar body, and a pair of attachment knobs affixed to the guitar body. The attachment knobs have a neck and a flange, the flange larger in diameter than the neck. The guitar strap has a belt having a first and second end, and a pair of connecting pads, each connecting pad located at one of the first and second ends of the belt. The connecting pads each have a securing hole having a securing hole circumference, which has a relaxed, smaller size, but when pressed down upon one of the attachment knobs enlarges and allows the flange to pass therethrough, and then relaxes and retracts to extend snugly around the neck once the connecting pad has been moved below the flange.

Abstract: A hairpiece having a barrette having a plurality of elongated hair strands extending therefrom, for enhancing and augmenting the appearance of the existing hair of a wearer. The plurality of hairs which comprise the hairpiece extend from both the horizontal portions and a diagonal portion of a z-shaped track, thereby providing a hairpiece having a more realistic, contoured look. The hairpiece is particularly well suited for use by individuals who have experienced extreme hair loss from chemotherapy. The plurality of hairs of the hairpiece may be flat ironed, crimped, braided, or worn in a ponytail or other styles according to the aesthetic preferences of the wearer. The hairs of the hairpiece are human hairs, and may be shampooed, styled, and conditioned in the same manner as the wearer's own hair.

Abstract: A U-turn signal assembly for indicating to other drivers and pedestrians that a vehicle is making a U-turn. The vehicle has a left front quarter panel, a rear window, and a turn signal handle. The U-turn signal assembly has two light assemblies, one installed on the left front quarter panel of the vehicle and the other one installed on the rear window of the vehicle. The light assemblies each have a lens, backlit by a light fixture. The lens has a plurality of lettering and arrows for uniquely signaling the U-turn. An activation switch is attached to the turn signal handle. A control panel is in communication with the activation switch and light assemblies for controlling the light assemblies.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance belt for supporting and concealing an ostomy pouch as well as the stoma area of the user's abdomen. The belt is made from a waterproof lightweight elastic material and completely encircles the user's waist without interfering with the attachment of the ostomy appliance to the abdomen. A flexible pocket retainer extends between the ends of the belt to support and contain the ostomy pouch in a retainer cup housed therein. The retainer cup is affixed to the user's body by a sealing barrier attached to the outer surface of the cup. The pocket retainer includes a one-way release valve that helps secure the pocket retainer to the user's body. A storage compartment is housed on the exterior side of the pocket retainer for storing personal items therein.

Abstract: A pool table carriage for supporting a pool table at an elevated position above a horizontal support structure, and for transporting the pool table between locations without damaging the pool table. The pool table carriage comprises two support plate assemblies and a main frame interposed therebetween. Each support plate assembly selectively supports one of the legs of the pool table, when the pool table carriage is being deployed. Each support plate assembly further has four selectively extendable rotatable jackscrews, and two wheel assemblies each having wheels. The jackscrews are extendable in two opposite directions. Rotation of the jackscrew in one direction causes the jackscrew to retract upward, thereby allowing the wheels to contact the support structure, thereby allowing the pool table carriage to roll between different locations.

Abstract: A head covering with an attached whistle. The generally square head covering has a top edge, a bottom edge, a left side edge, a right side edge, a front surface and a rear surface. A relatively narrow channel is present inside the covering near the top edge. The channel begins at a left opening in the left side edge and ends at a right opening in the right side edge. A long cloth cord extends for a first distance outside the head covering, through the channel and for a second distance outside the head covering. The cord has a first end that is free, a second end that is attached to a whistle, a left knot near the left opening and a right knot near the right opening. The left knot and right knot prevent the cord from slipping out of the channel while a user is in motion.

Abstract: An advertisement display system, for use with a plurality of existing portable toilets arranged side-to-side with a gap between the toilets, for providing a substantially continuous advertising presentation. The system comprises a plurality of bracket assemblies each of which are selectively vertically attached along a corner of the toilet, and a plurality of substantially rectangular advertising panel assemblies which are selectively inserted between adjacent pairs of the bracket assemblies. The bracket assemblies include a plurality of intermediary bracket assemblies which are selectively mounted to the corners of the intermediary toilets in the series. A projecting portion of the intermediary bracket assembly extends beyond the side of the toilet to which it is attached. Accordingly, the advertising panel inserted into a vertical channel within the projecting portion also extends into the gap, thereby allowing the advertising display system to appear to be a single, continuous advertising panel.

Abstract: A fishing box for easily and conveniently carrying several different items therein including a cooler and a tackle box. The cooler includes a main compartment and a secondary compartment. The main compartment, having wheels and a retractable handle, has a first lid which doubles as a seat back. A foldable and bendable seat fits within the main compartment. The secondary compartment has two shelving units underneath a tray. A lunch box and a cut bait box fit within the two shelving units. A tackle box fits within the tray. A second lid covers the secondary compartment and has a retractable rim for hold an additional tackle box therein. A plurality of fishing rod holders extend within the second lid and secondary compartment.

Abstract: An electronic security system that would alert a homeowner that someone is attempting to gain access to their home. The system includes a transmitter positionable within a dead bolt housing within a doorjamb of an existing door assembly. The transmitter is engaged when a dead bolt is positioned within the dead bolt housing in a locked orientation. The transmitter emits a signal once the dead bolt is removed from the dead bolt housing. A receiver is in communication with the transmitter. The receiver has an internal alarm enunciator. The receiver receives the signal from the transmitter thereby activating the internal alarm enunciator upon removal of the dead bolt from within the dead bolt housing.