Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying one or more bicycles on a motor vehicle and a strap for securing the carrier to the motor vehicle. The strap includes a stretchable and contractible resilient web that is connected intermediate the ends of the strap. A loop is formed in the strap when the strap is not tightened. The web is stretched by tightening and serves to maintain tension in the strap. When tightened, adjacent surfaces of that portion of the strap forming the loop and the web are in close juxtaposition. Separation between adjacent surfaces of the resilient web and the portion of the strap that forms the loop, provides a visual indication of the degree of strap tension.

Abstract: An adjustable hockey stick with a handle having inner and outer telescopic members that are relatively movable for adjusting the length of the handle. A locking element having two pivotally connected sections are provided for locking the inner and outer members at selected positions. The inner and outer members are fixed in position by inserting the locking element into registered apertures in the outer and inner members. The locking element is secured in position by bending it at its pivot connection. When the locking element is removed, the inner and outer members are frictionally movable for lengthening or shortening the handle. A hockey blade is provided at the working end of the hockey stick.

Abstract: A foldable carrier that is mountable upon a vehicle includes rotatably connected frame, carrying, and supporting members. The carrying member is constrained for limited rotational movement relative to the frame between a carrying position and a stored position. A locking element, including a latch means and an arm means, positively locks the carrying member in its extended operational position, thus preventing collapse of the carrier after it is in use. Bicycles and other items are secured to the carrier using a tie-down system including either strap securing elements positioned on the ends of the carrying members arms or a series of mounting elements slidably positioned on the arms of the carrying member.

Abstract: A reversible necktie having two different sides, the necktie being worn with either side facing outward from the wearer, including a pair of fabrics cut into matching necktie shapes, sewn together along their longitudinal side edges, and a liner sewn to the stitched fabric pieces at the wide end of the necktie, the sewing forming a continuous internal seam. The small ends of the fabric pieces are folded and sewn. No external stitching is visible on the completed necktie.

Abstract: A composition of a wax-based vehicle, suspension medium, and pigment particles to provide a marking material having a substantially uniform suspension of pigment particles and a method for its manufacture. The marking material includes a wax-based vehicle, a suspension matrix, and, if desired, a particulate suspending agent. The suspension matrix is formed by mixing together a long flow viscosity modifier and at least one short flow viscosity modifier. The particulate suspending agent is typically a micronized particulate substrate. The pigment particles impart phosphorescent or other desirable marking effects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying one or more bicycles on a motor vehicle and a securing system for securing the carrier to the motor vehicle. The securing system includes a stretchable and contractible resilient web whose ends are attached to form a loop. A buckle is held within the loop and a strap is threaded through the buckle. The web, which is stretched by tightening the strap, maintains tension in the securing system. When tightened, adjacent surfaces of the loop and the web are in close juxtaposition. Separation between adjacent surfaces of the resilient web and the portion of the strap that forms the loop, provides a visual indication of the degree of tension in the securing system.

Abstract: An erasable marking material with a wax-based vehicle having a substantially uniform suspension of filler particles and pigment particles and a method for its manufacture. The wax-based vehicle is composed of a base wax and at least one supplemental wax. The wax-based vehicle has an oil content of up to about 10 percent by weight. The wax-based vehicle and suspended filler particles exhibit anti-settling properties for the suspension of fluorescent particles. The pigment particles impart luminescent properties to the marker. When rubbed across a surface, the marker deposits the wax-based vehicle and fluorescent particles to producing an erasable luminescent mark.

Abstract: A foldable carrier that is mountable upon a vehicle includes rotatably connected frame, carrying, and supporting members. The carrying member is constrained for limited rotational movement relative to the frame between a carrying position and a stored position. A locking element, including a latch means and an arm means, positively locks the carrying member in its extended operational position, thus preventing collapse of the carrier after it is in use. Bicycles and other items are secured to the carrier using a tie-down system including either strap securing elements positioned on the ends of the carrying members arms or a series of mounting elements slidably positioned on the arms of the carrying member.

Abstract: A multiple resistive exerciser having a hydraulic resistive element and an elastomeric resistive element that are mounted between a frame and a movable member. The hydraulic element and elastomeric element provide a combined resistive force that opposes movement of the movable member in one direction and the elastomeric element provides a force which tends to move the member in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A holder in the form of a J-shaped clip having an upper supporting portion, an intermediate portion and a lower gripping portion for mounting to window sills of various thicknesses between the upper portion and lower portion. The upper portion defines a platform for supporting an object having a protruding base such as an electric candle or plant pot and saucer assembly. A pair of upturned tabs are provided at opposite corners of the upper portion and a lip is formed in the intermediate portion. A resilient cord fastened to the upper portion and received in the lip holds the base of the object to be displayed on the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion grip the window sill and secure the holder thereto.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying one or more bicycles on a motor vehicle and a strap for securing the carrier to the motor vehicle. The strap includes a stretchable and contractible resilient web that is connected intermediate the ends of the strap. A loop is formed in the strap when the strap is not tightened. The web is stretched by tightening and serves to maintain tension in the strap. When tightened, adjacent surfaces of that portion of the strap forming the loop and the web are in close juxtaposition. Separation between adjacent surfaces of the resilient web and the portion of the strap that forms the loop, provides a visual indication of the degree of strap tension.

Abstract: A method and apparatus involving a mounting system for securing a carrier for carrying one or more bicycles on a motor vehicle. The mounting system, which is connected to both the motor vehicle and the carrier, includes a strap and a tensioning assembly that is connected intermediate the ends of the strap. In one embodiment, the tension assembly includes a frame, a slidable member and a compression spring that is positioned between the frame and slidable member. In another embodiment, the tension assembly includes a frame, a slidable member and a tension spring that is positioned between the frame and the slidable member. As the strap is tightened for securing the carrier to the motor vehicle, the tension assembly maintains the strap in tension when the strap would otherwise become slack due to jarring of the carrier.

Abstract: A sport shoe having a plurality of pneumatically actuated, rotatable spikes that are mounted in open ended chambers formed in the shoe sole, each spike having a narrow tip. Each spike is constrained for movement between extended and retracted position. A stop is provided in each chamber for holding the spikes in their extended positions, the spike tips project outwardly from the chambers when in their extended positions. A pneumatically actuated bladder in each chamber when inflated, drives the spikes to their extended positions against the stops. Each spike is rotated beyond a vertical axis or centerline that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of that spike. A spring operatively connected to each spike rotates the spikes to their retracted positions within the chambers when the bladders are deflated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical apparatus which provides multidimensional views of the internal area of a biological specimen. The apparatus includes an endoscope connected to an operating microscope. The endoscope can be a sleeve formed by a series of collar elements or a rigid rod. The endoscope contains a guide or lens means for transmitting an optical image and an illuminating means for the transmission of light. A moveable prism is positioned on the end of each of the guide or lens means and serves to enlarge the apparatuses field of view as well as enhance stereoscopic imaging.