Abstract: A broom specially designed for cleaning debris out of holes and cracks in asphalt and concrete prior to patching has a round broom head. The round head allows the broom to penetrate narrow holes and cracks resulting in more efficient and effective cleaning. The bristles are made of polypropylene and are similar to bristles used on street cleaners. A bristle band is free to move along the bundle of bristles, variably compacting the bristles for particular applications.

Abstract: A combination cooler and reservoir system to allow continuous drainage of water from a conventional insulated cooler is provided. A platform supports a cooler and houses a reservoir, the cooler and reservoir being connected by flexible tubing. The platform can be inclined to reduce the volume of water remaining in the cooler. This system prevents the accumulation of standing water in a cooler while storing the drained water for subsequent use.

Abstract: An improved adjustable training wheel apparatus for attachment to a bicycle as an aid to developing balancing skills when first learning to ride a bicycle, the training wheel apparatus allows a restricted range of adjustably dampened axial movement thereby providing more realistic training by more closely approximating the actual degree of balancing necessary to ride the bicycle without the training wheel apparatus.

Abstract: A weight pack for exercising which has a rigid insert constituting the main support member for the backpack. The insert having a body section which corresponds to the back of the wearer and a weight shelf extending from the body section to hold removable weights. The removable weight used either singularly or in multiples to achieve the weight desired by the wearer and stabilized within the bag. The insert and weights being enclosed within a bag or pack to provide an aesthetic appearance and comfort for the wearer.

Abstract: A perpetual calendar is disclosed which contains base and top members and a rotating disk member in between. The top member has two arcuate window openings, through one of which is seen the days of the month, and through the other of which is seen numerical indicia corresponding to a particular year desired. The back of the base member carries a key to the year indicia in matrix form which is accompanied by instructions for its use.

Abstract: A liner fastener arrangement for retaining a liner including bags with or without handles. The liner fasteners are retained relative to the container for providing removable liners.

Abstract: A golf practice device has a flexible weighted ring and a sloped shoulder. A bottom surface includes an array of gripping projections generally encircling the ball receiving opening defined by the ring. The game target is placed upon a natural ground surface and uses the natural ground surface as a target to better simulate actual playing conditions.

Abstract: A concealed pocket assembly, and more particularly, a concealed pocket assembly which can be incorporated into swim wear, beach wear, active wear, exercise wear and related articles. The concealed pocket assembly is generally provided for incorporation into clothing. The concealed pocket assembly includes a pocket member attached to a fabric portion adjacent an edge of the opening of the pocket and in association with a lining portion of the garment.

Abstract: A solid-state laser and method of operating the laser is described having a microwave driven (MWD) visible excimer fluorescence source for exciting a solid-state laser. The laser of this invention provides an efficient, compact, and tunable solid-state laser preferably for use with tunable vibronic laser crystals.

Abstract: A composter for composting organic yard and household debris, has an enclosure, a feed opening, a discharge opening, an internal breaking and mixing assembly. The enclosure is made of durable red cedar and a bottom member can be a perforated fiberglass with moisture collection valleys and perforations to drain excess moisture.

Abstract: An inflatable stabilizer for use with a beach blanket or beach towel to prevent sand or dirt from getting on the blanket or towel, has an inflatable tube that is attached to the blanket or towel. The tube is a generally continuous tube and secured to the blanket or the towel provides a generally rigid peripheral edge that resists being buried in the sand or blown about on windy days.

Abstract: The curling iron travel case generally consists of a base, the base having a bottom, an open top, back, left side, right side and front. The base also may contain a power block within the base near the front. The power block can include multiple receptacles, a power cord, a power switch, circuit breaker or fuse.A cover is pivotally hinged to the back of the base. The cover has a top, an open bottom, back, left side, right side and front. The open bottom of the cover fitting over the open top of the base. A mirror and a light may be attached to the inside of the cover.A support member for receiving multiple curling irons is installed within the base. The support member includes multiple elongated troughs for receiving multiple curling irons and a structure along the troughs for attaching a hold down clamp and stand.The hold down clamp and stand contains a soft compressible material for securing a curling iron to the support member when the hold down clamp and stand is attached to the support member.

Abstract: A venting assembly preferably for a clothes dryer to provide a universal dryer venting assembly directed to a dryer vent and flexible vent tube assembly, has an elbow with swivel fittings at the inlet and outlet. The inlet and outlet connections include snap or collar connections for attachment to the appliance or vent tubing assembly.

Abstract: An illuminated liquid filled container preferably for construction applications to provide a lighted level, has a liquid filled leveling container with an associated source of illumination. The liqud filled containers includes a light source to illuminate the liquid and a level bubble.

Abstract: A temperature controller with an integral liquid level control is contained within one unit. The unit consists of an electrical and heat conductive housing, which serves as a first electrode of the liquid level sensor. A metal clamp and a means to attach the housing to the liquid vessel is insulated from the housing and serves as a second electrode. The electrodes are connected in an electrical circuit such that when the electrodes are immersed within a conductive liquid, the resistance between the electrodes is reduced and a current is allowed to flow. A temperature sensor, such as a thermistor, RTD, or thermocouple, is contained within the housing. The housing conducts heat from the housing environment for radiation within the housing.