Abstract: An enclosed motorcycle (10) that utilizes a structural frame (14), a pair of tandem wheels (36,38), an engine (40) and a handlebar assembly (46) provides transportation for a single driver. A foot brake pedal assembly (96) is pivotally affixed to the frame for stopping the motorcycle and a bench seat (132) is rigidly attached to the frame for seating the driver. A pair of outrigger landing wheels (140) are attached to the motorcycle frame on a common axle and have automatic control to extend the wheels at a predetermined road speed, for preventing tipping at low speeds and when stopped. An enclosure (16) is disposed over and attached to the frame which includes a pair of entrance doors (172) and a pair of leg doors (170), one on each side of the motorcycle for access to the seat for minimizing the enclosure envelope and providing effortless entry into the motorcycle. A two piece external passenger seat (272) is provided over the engine with a fold down cargo compartment underneath.

Abstract: A reinforced double-wall knock-down bin molded of plastic resin, comprising a pallet-base, two vertical side-walls, and two vertical end-walls. The pair of side-walls are rigidly secured to the pallet-base. The end-walls are secured to the pallet-base with a tongue and groove arrangement. The side and end wall extended plurality of members intermesh at the corner are secured by a vertical reinforcing post inserted from the bottom of the pallet-base up through the intermeshed corner members. A bottom end-rod secures the end-wall to the pallet and retains the corner posts. A reinforcing rod with end loops is molded inside the upper longitudinal portion of the double side-wall. A top reinforcing end bar inserted horizontally through the top corner side-wall interleave member and passed through the top of the inside of the double end-wall and the opposite top corner side-wall interleave and secured.

Abstract: A pool cleaner reed valve for a pulsating submersible swimming pool cleaner which has a valve body (22) configured to fit into a pulsating valve enclosure. The body includes a rectangular inlet end (24) and an round outlet end (26) with a pair of fulcrum points (30) and restricting boundaries (32) for retaining and confining valve movements. A pair of opposed rigid valve plates (50) are angularly juxtaposed within the valve inlet end contiguously engaging the fulcrum points and respective restricting boundaries such that each opposed blade rotates inwardly on the fulcrum point until the distal ends intimately engage as influenced by negative fluid pressure applied by a pool pump. A pair of torsion springs (70) surround each restricting boundary and interface with each valve plate returning them to a parallel position when fluid pressure is terminated. A resilient sleeve (72) is positioned on each spring for eliminating a metal to metal contact with the spring to the valve plate.

Abstract: The floating eyewear of the invention fits eyeglasses fit snugly to a wearers head and consists of a frame (20) with bridge (24) in the middle and a pair of lenses (22), one on each side of the bridge. A pair of side temples (30) each have at a pair of openings (44) therethrough, with the temples inside surface configured with a flat portion (40) and a raised edge (42) that protectively encompasses the flat portion. The outside surface (38) is in a convex outer shape. Hinges connect the temples to the frame permitting them to be folded flat against the frame for ease of handling and storage. A pair of float pads (54) are configured in a recessed inverse image of the opening through each side temple and each float pad is snapped into forced into conformance with the temple opening securing it in place due to the flexibility of the pad.

Abstract: A removable docking station (20) disposed on a coffee mug or liquid container (22) for increasing surface stability and, when separated, to allow use of the coffee mug or liquid container in a vehicle cup holder. The docking station includes an integral flat base (24) with a cavity (28) on the inside and a number of partial female threads (34) protruding outwardly from vertical walls (30) formed in the cavity. The base is snapped onto the coffee mug or liquid container forming its integral substructure. A docking station body (36) having a bottom larger in surface area than the flat base is configured to mate with the flat base on the container. This body has a top recess (42) with a raised pedestal (46) inside.

Abstract: A coffee server for serving brewed coffee is insulated with a partial vacuum pulled in a void (36) between the walls of an outer vessel (20) and an inner vessel (32). The outer and inner vessels are fabricated of metal and have a top narrow neck opening (22) and (34) that are attached together with a hermetic seal (42). The partial vacuum is for minimizing heat loss conducted through the combined vessels permitting coffee placed inside to retain its useable heat content for at least six hours without additional heat being added. A pour spout neck (44) is fitted to the vessel necks and provides a liquid flow path when the server is tilted to pour coffee that is stored inside. An offset brew though stopper (52) including a hinged cover (58), is removably attached to the pour spout neck with the cover pivoted to permit coffee from a brewer to enter the server through an offset portion of the stopper during the filling process.

Abstract: A reflective rescue signaling device for revealing a specific location of a person in distress from a distance, which includes a buoyant container (30) provided with an attachment ring (38) to which a lid (50) is removably attached. The container is equipped with an attaching loop (42) having a bore (44) for fastening the container to an object or onto a person. The lid has a handle (70) on one side and a spindle (58) on the other to which a length of reflective tape (94) is rolled. The tape is attached on one end to the spindle and on the other to an inside surface of the container such that when the lid is removed the reflective tape may be unrolled from the spindle and thrown or dropped into the water When on land the tape may be manually unrolled and placed in an open clearing or on top of vegetation for visual recognition and identification from a distance or to indicate direction.

Abstract: A skateboard wheel (40) having bearings (42) pressed on each side is covered to enhance the appearance of the wheel. The wheel thermoplastic tire (46) includes a concentric circular recessed cavity (58) within its outer side wall (54) and a wheel cover rim (60) is disposed within this recessed cavity. The wheel cover rim has a central opening (62) of a diameter large enough to permit bearing removal and attachment means secure the wheel cover rim to the tire. The wheel cover rim defines its purpose by including a decorative design on its exposed surface to embellish the overall presentation of the wheel.

Abstract: A coffee mug (60) with interchangeable accessories that include a coffee mug body (62) with a groove (70) around the upper outside surface and a lid (76) removably inserted into the body. A replaceable handle bracket (84) is attached to the groove in the body and a detachable handle (100) is connected to the bracket and held in place with a clip (102). A removable docking station (116) is rotatably attached to a base (72) on the bottom of the coffee mug The accessory lid, bracket, handle and docking station are individually selected to personalize the appearance and tactile qualities of the coffee mug.

Abstract: A set of vehicle electrically actuated reclining seats are provided to replace stationary seats in a van permitting comfortable sleeping. The invention consists of a pair of side walls (30) attached to the van interior, with each side wall including a slotted frame (31) having a horizontal slot (32) therein. A set of rollers (42) on a bench frame (40) interface with the slots permitting the frame to slide horizontally as driven by a first electric motor drive. A pair of seats (60) and back rests (72) are attached to the bench frame, connected to a second electric motor drive such that when the back rest is substantially upright the back of the seat is lower than the front of the seat and when the back rest is pivoted flat the seat is simultaneously raised to a horizontal position parallel to the back rest.

Abstract: A drapery track fitting for use with a channel-shaped track (28) or tee-shaped track (30) holds drapery secure in a vibration and shock environment. The fitting may be an end cap (20), a carrier (22), or the like, and interfaces with the track either on the end or slideably mounted therewith. The fitting in either embodiment includes an integral stud (34), fabricated by injection molding, replacing a snap fastener metallic stud (38) used by prior art. The drapery employs a snap fastener socket (36) attached to the fabric which snaps over the integral socket on the fitting to hold the drapes securely in place, and yet, provides a removable feature for cleaning or replacement.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a vacuum insulated stainless steel coffee server, which includes the steps of welding an outer shell (32) to an inner liner (34) then placing a ceramic ring (38) in a vacuum base (40) and slipping the vacuum base on the shell with the spacer forming a welding gap therebetween. The next step is welding the vacuum base to the shell at the welding gap formed by the ring and applying brazing powder and flux around a hole (36) in the liner, followed by inserting a threaded coupling (48) through the hole and a mating bore (42) in the base, with a first nut (52) on the coupling acting as a shoulder. The next step is applying brazing powder and flux around the nut and the bore in the vacuum base and then positioning the coffee server in a vacuum furnace and evacuating, while simultaneously elevating the temperature joining the coupling to the contiguous structure.

Abstract: A twist tie made of two dissimilar polymers forming a composite tying material that may be twisted upon itself forming a closure for a bag, container or bundle. A flat elongated ribbon like thermoplastic substrate (20) has a thermoplastic monofilament (28) disposed generally in the middle of one side and is bonded in place forming a homogeneous joint (40). Another configuration of the monofilament utilizes a pre-formed irregular shape singly or in opposed pairs. A second embodiment utilizes a ribbon of paper (26) laminated underneath the substrate.

Abstract: An electric lift camper top is provided for covering a rectangular head clearance opening (31) in a vehicle top structure for camper modification. The camper top consists of a bottom frame (32), including compression springs (38), attached to the vehicle surrounding the opening with a top frame (42) which is in turn attached to the compression springs urging the frames apart. A roof (54) is attached onto the top frame covering the opening in the vehicle. A flexible wall (58) is attached to both the top and bottom frame, securing them together forming a sealed enclosed area, when extended, to allow head room within the vehicle interior. Raising and lowering linkage means, employing front and rear connecting arms (78) and (80) are also jointly attached to the top and bottom frame. Electric drive means, in the form of an electric motor (82) and worm gear (84), are attached to the linkage such that the connecting arms are angularly separated raising or lowering the roof electrically using vehicle electric power.