Abstract: A wave generating device for waterbeds, including an undulation mechanism for producing a first wave motion on a mattress of a waterbed, with the first wave motion including a repetitive, upward force which is orthogonal to a bottom surface of the mattress. A vibration mechanism produces a second wave motion on the mattress of the waterbed, with the second wave motion including repetitive, lateral forces in substantially the same plane as the bottom surface of the mattress. There is a control mechanism for adjustably controlling the speed of both the undulation and, vibration mechanisms, along with a housing mechanism for containing them. Finally, there is a securing mechanism for attaching the housing mechanism to an underside surface of a mattress supporting platform in the waterbed, and wiring for electrically connecting the control mechanism to the housing mechanism.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for mulching paper and paper products including a hopper having a gage bar limiting the thickness of the material entering the hopper, a cutting chamber where a cutter bar and a mulcher bar, operated by an electric motor, rotate and mulch the material and eject it into a chute and a bag at the end of the chute. The apparatus is easily clamped to a table.

Abstract: An adaptor for stabilizing a funnel in the opening of a container consists of a body of metal or plastic which contains a central bore internally threaded at each end for accepting the threaded stem of a funnel. The body is externally threaded on one end to engage internally threaded container openings and at the other end contains an internally threaded cavity to engage externally threaded container openings.

Abstract: A gauge for measuring the relative resiliency of golf greens including a barrel shaped device with a base having foot pads to hold the instrument on the green and a calibrated spring to drive a measuring tip into the turf and a scale indicator attached to the barrel for providing the information indicative of the condition of the green.

Abstract: A pool table having a gravity fed ball return system with a ball return compartment positioned beneath the playing surface thereof is combined with a self-powered electrical light. Broadly, the light includes a light bulb disposed within the ball return compartment and an electrical circuit for selectively energizing the bulb. The bulb is powered by at least one dry cell battery supported by the pool table. Embodiments of the inventive light having bulbs of both incandescent and fluorescent types are illustrated. One embodiment includes an incandescent bulb which may be selectively energized by axial movement of a metallic rod within a housing secured to the pool table. The second embodiment of the light, including the fluorescent bulb, is provided with an electrical, pushbutton switch mounted upon the side of the pool table for selectively energizing the bulb.

Abstract: An improved cap tightening turret is of the type which includes a plurality of cap tightening spindles. The cap tightening spindles are mounted around the outer periphery of the turret. The turret includes a number of pedestals for respectively supporting a plurality of containers. Each of the spindles is for supporting a cap with each pedestal for movement of the neck of the container thereon into the spindle for causing the cap to be tightened by rotation onto the container. Each of the containers has an outwardly extending handle. A first type of container has the handle thereof disposed at a first radial distance thereon and a second type of container has a handle thereof disposed at a second radial distance thereon with the second radial distance being larger than the first radial distance. The improvement includes a single rotational prevention element mounted on each spindle.

Abstract: A reversible cover adapted to protect the cushion used with infant furniture comprising a upper and lower half sewn together on three sides and releasably closed on the remaining side. A protective cushion, having a radial tab, is attached at the juncture of the upper and lower halves and is adapted to extend above the cushion regardless of which side of the cushion receives the infant. The cover is reversed by simply turning the cushion over.

Abstract: A locking system for hypodermic syringes including a barrel and pistons where the barrel contains a plurality of detentes surrounding the piston in the "full in" position. A floating ring slides in a channel on the piston, restraining the detentes from engaging the piston head in the packaged position. In use the floating ring slides away from the piston head allowing the detentes to secure the piston in the "full in" position. Subsequent attempts to withdraw the piston will disengage the piston shaft form the piston.

Abstract: A small, self contained light, swivel mounted on a clasp that will grip cylindrically shaped objects including pens, pencil and fingers. The cone shaped light body includes a lens, reflector, bulb, battery and switch.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a portable workstation, including: a support structure; a horizontal, generally planar, working surface disposed upon and supported by the support structure; a plurality of tools mounted on the working surface, each of the plurality of tools being mounted on a horizontal mounting plate, the mounting plate forming a portion of the working surface, and the mounting plate being rotatable such that each of the plurality of tools may be selectively rotated between a working position on top of the working surface and a stored position underneath the working surface.

Abstract: A marker pen having a clear plastic disk at one end and a clear plastic hemispheric shaped member at the other end, proximate the nib whereby a small child can write or draw in a normal fashion, see through the plastic the results of his endeavors but is unable to place either end of the marker into the mouth. A cover is provided for storage and the ink is a non toxic water color.